Operations Coordinator, Autonomy Systems Validation

Rivian; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rivian in South San Francisco is seeking a Site Coordinator for Autonomy Systems Validation to lead a team of vehicle operators across test routes, collect data, and integrate development hardware and software. You will plan, coordinate, and implement safety procedures, work with hardware and software engineers, develop reports and dashboards, and ensure high performance and safety standards.

This role requires prior supervisory experience in automotive or autonomous testing, and flexibility to

Qualifications

• Minimum as supervisory experience in automotive driving or autonomous vehicle testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to describe events concisely.
• Proficiency using a smartphone, laptop, and Google tools (Docs, Sheets, Maps).
• Ability to work overtime and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project requirements and scheduling, ensuring sufficient coverage.
• Assign test routes and vehicles to operators based on plan and availability.
• Act as primary on-site contact for the operator team.
• Implement processes, procedures and work instructions.
• Collaborate with engineering to achieve strategic goals.
• Prepare training materials and assist onboarding new operators.
• Motivate operators to reach objectives and maintain safety standards.
• Maintain operator relations and resolve conflicts.
• Ensure schedules are maintained and monitor driving habits.
• Set KPIs and develop operational reports and dashboards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Flexible to travel

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Maps

Job description

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions‑free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

Our Autonomy Systems Validation team is expanding, and we are looking for a skilled Site Coordinator with a focus on autonomous vehicle testing, data collection, and integration of development hardware and software. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading a team of vehicle operators. This involves a team testing on public roads and private facilities, executing safety protocols, and performing specialized test procedures. You’ll also work with hardware and software engineering teams as needed to help achieve strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project requirements and scheduling, ensuring sufficient coverage.
• Assign test routes and vehicles to vehicle operators based on vehicle availability and test plan.
• 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 Second Shift (4 p - 1 a pt).

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience, preferably in an automotive driving or autonomous vehicle testing environment.
• 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 work overtime as needed.
• Must be flexible to travel as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Minimum age of 21.
• No driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License within a 3‑5 year period.
• No drug or alcohol related driving incidents in the last 3 years.
• No more than 1 serious moving violation in the last 3 years.
• Must have a valid driver's license in the state of residence that you will be driving/operating a vehicle.
• Will be subject to continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring.

Bonus

• Experience with Atlassian products.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and debugging software and hardware programs in vehicles.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $40.40‑$44.89/hour for San Francisco, CA based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability insurance, and long‑term disability insurance to eligible employees.

You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full‑time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part‑time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].