Autonomy Systems Validation Regional Lead

Rivian; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Regional Manager, Autonomy Systems Validation to lead and mentor Operations Coordinators across regional testing sites. You will ensure safety, standardize procedures, and drive KPIs while coordinating with engineering teams to meet testing goals.

The role requires hands-on on-site leadership at Rivian facilities, with travel across regional sites and excellence in data analytics to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel frequently across regional testing sites.
• Experience in regional, multi-site, or high-level supervisory roles.
• Ability to develop supervisory-level employees.
• Experience collaborating with staffing agencies and scaling driver headcount.
• Strong data analytics skills and proficiency with Google tools to drive decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present updates clearly.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable in fast-paced environments.
• Must work on-site at Rivian facilities.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and evaluate multiple Operations Coordinators across the region.
• Ensure safety and performance standards are upheld across sites.
• Oversee regional training and onboarding programs.
• Standardize regional processes, testing procedures, and safety work instructions.
• Aggregate regional data to set and monitor KPIs.
• Develop and present high-level operational dashboards to leadership.
• Optimize regional resource allocation and scheduling.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to achieve testing goals.
• Ensure compliance with vehicle inspections and data transfer procedures.
• Oversee tools, equipment, and testing assets readiness.
• Supervise operations for autonomous, semi-autonomous, and manual test modes.
• Lead site-level leadership to maintain vigilance and safety protocols.
• Audit test cases and edge scenarios on public roads and closed courses.

Skills

Regional leadership

Data analytics

Google tools

Communication skills

On-site management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Regional Manager, Autonomy Systems Validation to lead and mentor Operations Coordinators across regional testing sites. You will ensure safety, standardize procedures, and drive KPIs while coordinating with engineering teams to meet testing goals.

The role requires hands-on on-site leadership at Rivian facilities, with travel across regional sites and excellence in data analytics to inform strategic decisions.