Autonomy Testing Operations Coordinator

Rivian; Sterling, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 4,897,000 - 5,442,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan with Employee StockPurch

Paid time off

Job summary

Rivian seeks a Site Coordinator for its Autonomy Systems Validation team to plan, coordinate, and lead a team of vehicle operators. This role involves on-road and private facility testing, safety protocol execution, and collaboration with hardware and software engineers to reach strategic goals.

You will prepare training materials, onboard new operators, and maintain strong working relationships while driving performance and safety standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have previous supervisory experience in automotive driving or autonomous vehicle testing.
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for on-site coordination.
• Proficiency with Google tools and Atlassian products is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project requirements and scheduling, ensuring sufficient coverage.
• Assign test routes and vehicles to operators based on plan and availability.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for the operator team.
• Implement processes, procedures and work instructions.
• Collaborate with engineering to meet strategic goals.
• Prepare training materials and assist onboarding of operators.
• Motivate operators to meet objectives and maintain safety standards.
• Maintain operator relations and a positive work environment.
• Monitor test routes and driving to ensure schedules are kept.
• Set KPIs and develop data analytics to report results.
• Develop operational reports, dashboards, and tools for timely reporting.
• Ensure tools and equipment are organized and accessible.
• Perform vehicle inspections, basic troubleshooting, and software updates.
• Oversee transfer of drive data from vehicle to cloud/servers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organized

Strong communication

Google tools

Tools

Atlassian suite

Google Docs/Sheets

Job description

Rivian seeks a Site Coordinator for its Autonomy Systems Validation team to plan, coordinate, and lead a team of vehicle operators. This role involves on-road and private facility testing, safety protocol execution, and collaboration with hardware and software engineers to reach strategic goals.

You will prepare training materials, onboard new operators, and maintain strong working relationships while driving performance and safety standards across shifts.