Mission Readiness Associate 1

ManpowerGroup; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup's client, a leading autonomous vehicle tech company, seeks a Mission Readiness Associate 1 in Austin, TX to prepare and maintain the vehicle fleet, ensuring vehicles meet engineering standards before testing.

You will execute mission-prep procedures, coordinate movements, maintain cleanliness, assist during recoveries, and manage consumables. The role requires safety adherence and background checks, with 2–4 years in related ops; offers competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in fast-paced operational environments (aviation ground ops, automotive service, logistics, or technical field ops).
• Must pass background check, MVR and drug screening per company policy.
• Comfort using mobile devices, laptops, and software interfaces to manage vehicle states and report issues.

Responsibilities

• Execute mission-prep procedures for developmental vehicles, including software launches, configuration verification, and safety inspections.
• Coordinate vehicle and equipment movement across sites; act as precision driver during tests.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, detailing, fueling, and charging to meet engineering standards.
• Provide logistical support during vehicle recovery events and transport equipment and personnel to restore operations.
• Manage inventory of consumables to ensure zero downtime.

Job description

Our client, a leading autonomous vehicle technology company, is seeking a Mission Readiness Associate 1 to join their team. As a Mission Readiness Associate, you will play a critical role in preparing and maintaining the vehicle fleet. This position blends technical execution with logistics and fleet upkeep, ensuring vehicles meet engineering standards before testing. The ideal candidate will have strong operational discipline, technical aptitude, and the ability to remain flexible in dynamic environments.

Job Title: Mission Readiness Associate 1

Location: Austin, TX

Pay Range: $25/hour

What’s the Job?

• Execute mission-prep procedures for developmental vehicles, including software launches, configuration verification, and safety inspections.
• Coordinate vehicle and equipment movement across sites; serve as a precision driver during tests.
• Maintain high standards of vehicle cleanliness, detailing, fueling, and charging to meet engineering requirements.
• Provide logistical assistance during vehicle recovery events, transporting equipment and personnel to restore operations.
• Manage inventory of consumables (fluids, cleaning supplies, minor hardware) to ensure zero downtime.

What’s Needed?

• Strict adherence to safety protocols and required PPE.
• Ability to pass background, MVR, and drug screening; must comply with the Substance Abuse Policy.
• 2-4 years of experience in fast-paced operational environments (aviation ground ops, automotive service, logistics, or technical field ops).
• Comfort using mobile devices, laptops, and software interfaces to manage vehicle states and report issues.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record; precision driving required.

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the industry.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Stability and long-term career potential.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.