Autonomy Systems Validation Operations Lead

Rivian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Plan

Stock purchase program

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rivian is expanding its Autonomy Systems Validation team and seeks a Site Coordinator focused on autonomous vehicle testing, data collection, and hardware/software integration. You will plan, coordinate, and lead vehicle operators on public roads and private facilities while guiding safety procedures and collaborating with hardware and software engineers.

You will help schedule routes, prepare training, and monitor performance metrics to ensure smooth operations and high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience, preferably in an professional automotive driving or autonomous vehicle testing experience.
• Flexible and able to perform various tasks as requested.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of good judgment in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to describe events quickly and concisely.
• Proficiency using a smartphone, laptop, and Google tools (Docs, Sheets, Maps).
• Must be flexible to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project requirements and scheduling, ensuring sufficient coverage.
• Assign test routes and vehicles to vehicle operators based on vehicle availability and testplan.
• Act as the primary point of contact on-site for the vehicle operator team.
• Implement processes, procedures and work instructions.
• Collaborate with engineering to achieve strategic goals.
• Prepare training materials and assist in onboarding new vehicle operators.
• Motivate vehicle operators to reach objectives and maintain high performance and safety standards.
• Maintain vehicle operator relations, resolve conflicts and foster a positive, productive and professional work environment.
• Ensure test/route schedules are maintained by monitoring driving habits, implementing procedures and/or equipment as required.
• Set key operational performance indicators to measure success and perform data analytics.
• Develop and manage detailed operational reports, dashboards and tools to report results in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure essential tools and equipment are well-organized and easily accessible.
• Perform vehicle inspections to ensure safety, functionality and cleanliness. Perform initial troubleshooting, hardware and software issue investigation and software updating.
• Oversee the transfer of the drive data from the vehicle to the cloud/servers.
• Must be able to work 1st Shift (6:00a - 2:30p)

Skills

Supervisory experience

Flexible

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Google tools proficiency

Job description

Rivian is expanding its Autonomy Systems Validation team and seeks a Site Coordinator focused on autonomous vehicle testing, data collection, and hardware/software integration. You will plan, coordinate, and lead vehicle operators on public roads and private facilities while guiding safety procedures and collaborating with hardware and software engineers.

You will help schedule routes, prepare training, and monitor performance metrics to ensure smooth operations and high safety standards.