Autonomy Test Vehicle Operator & Lead Trainer

Rivian Automotive; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Job summary

Rivian Automotive in Miami, FL seeks a Vehicle Operator II to support autonomous vehicle testing and ground operations. You will lead on-shift driver coaching, prep prototype vehicles, perform data offloads, and manage shift handovers to ensure safety and test execution at a high level.

The role blends hands-on driving with mentorship, requiring up to 8 hours of monitoring per day, variable weather conditions, and occasional travel for off-site field testing.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in automotive driving, AV testing, or fleet operations with coaching/mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead driver training on shift, onboard operators, and provide real-time coaching on safety protocols.
• Operate prototype vehicles on public roads and test tracks in various modes.
• Coordinate ground support, vehicle prep, inspections, data offload, and shift handovers.
• Log events, escalate issues with engineers, and document post-drive reports.

Skills

Automotive driving

Coaching/mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Verbal/written communication

Operations monitoring

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Travel willingness

Tech aptitude (laptops)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Linux/Unix

Job description

Rivian Automotive in Miami, FL seeks a Vehicle Operator II to support autonomous vehicle testing and ground operations. You will lead on-shift driver coaching, prep prototype vehicles, perform data offloads, and manage shift handovers to ensure safety and test execution at a high level.

The role blends hands-on driving with mentorship, requiring up to 8 hours of monitoring per day, variable weather conditions, and occasional travel for off-site field testing.