Operations Coordinator, Autonomy Systems Validation (1st Shift)

Rivian Automotive; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Full-time employee coverage starts day

Part-time coverage after 90 days

Job summary

Rivian Automotive in Nevada seeks an experienced Operations Coordinator to oversee our autonomous vehicle testing and on-site operations. You will lead a team of vehicle operators and safety drivers, manage shifts, schedules, and fleet allocations, and coordinate safety protocols with engineering teams.

You will supervise testing execution, perform pre/post-trip inspections, and drive continuous improvement in procedures, safety, and data analytics while ensuring compliance with local

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory or team lead experience in autonomous vehicle operations, automotive proving grounds, robotics testing, or complex fleet management.
• Strong background in executing structured test suites, software deployment processes, and hardware integration workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and mentor a team of vehicle operators and safety drivers, managing daily shift operations and handovers.
• Coordinate team schedules, route assignments, and vehicle allocations to optimize driver utilization and mission coverage based on test plans.
• Prepare training materials, onboarding programs, and evaluate operator performance and driving standards.
• Oversee public road testing to ensure adherence to SOPs and safety protocols.
• Oversee pre-trip and post-trip inspections for functionality and safety; troubleshoot and guide software/hardware updates on test vehicles.
• Define and track key performance metrics such as test miles, driver uptime, and vehicle availability.

Skills

Team leadership

Testing execution

Safety compliance

Autonomous vehicle operations

Hardware integration workflows

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Linux

Job description

About Rivian

Rivianis 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

We are seeking an experienced Operations Coordinator to oversee operations, personnel, and testing execution. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team of vehicle operators and safety drivers. You will be responsible for local operational planning, facility management, safety protocol enforcement, fleet availability, and driver efficiency to drive our autonomous technology forward safely and effectively. You’ll also work with hardware and software engineering teams as needed to help achieve strategic goals.

Responsibilities

Operational & Team Leadership

• Lead, direct, and mentor a team of vehicle operators and safety drivers, managing daily shift operations and shift handover procedures.
• Coordinate team schedules, route assignments, and vehicle allocations to optimize driver utilization and mission coverage based on engineering test plans.
• Prepare training materials, conduct onboarding programs, and continuously evaluate vehicle operator performance and driving standards.
• Act as the primary escalation point for on-site personnel, resolving driver relations issues, maintaining morale, and fostering a safety-first work environment.

Testing Execution & Fleet Operations

• Oversee public road testing test execution to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
• Oversee pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections for functionality, safety compliance, and physical maintenance.
• Perform and guide initial troubleshooting, issue escalation, and software/hardware updates on test vehicles.
• Supervise the daily end-of-shift data offloading process from vehicles to local edge hardware and cloud servers.

Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Define, track, and analyze key operational performance metrics such as total test miles, driver uptime, vehicle availability, and disengagement tracking.
• Drive process improvements across testing procedures, safety protocols, and operational workflows.

Facility & Safety Management

• Maintain site infrastructure, tooling, and test equipment to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient facility.
• Enforce compliance with local, state, and federal transport regulations and internal safety standards

Shift Times

• Must be able to work 1st Shift (6:00a - 2:30p)

Qualifications

Experience

• 3+ years of supervisory or team lead experience in autonomous vehicle operations, automotive proving grounds, robotics testing, or complex fleet management.
• Strong background in executing structured test suites, software deployment processes, and hardware integration workflows.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with issue-tracking and project management suites (e.g., Jira, Confluence/Atlassian).
• Hands-on familiarity with Linux/Unix navigation, software flashing, and basic vehicle electrical/hardware diagnostics.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides) or equivalent enterprise productivity suites.

Physical & Schedule Requirements

• Ability to work flexible shifts, including morning, evening, or weekend coverage, as test schedules demand.
• Ability to travel up to 20% to support off-site testing campaigns or secondary test facilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain active across a test track or shop floor environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating or managing Level 4/Level 5 autonomous driving systems.

Pay Disclosure

The hourly pay range for this role is $33.94-$37.71/hour for Nevada 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.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

• paid vacation
• paid sick leave
• life
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• Rivian’s 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• 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 as 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].

Candidate Data Privacy and Technology

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

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AI does not make hiring decisions: Qualified candidate applications are reviewed by a member of our team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.

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