Operations Coordinator, Autonomy Systems Validation (1st Shift)

Rivian; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 51,205 - 56,894; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

401(k) plan

Job summary

Rivian in Seattle is seeking a Site Coordinator for autonomy systems validation. You will plan, coordinate and lead a team of vehicle operators for on-road and facility testing, ensuring safety protocols and smooth execution of test procedures.

You will collaborate with hardware and software engineers, develop training materials, monitor performance, and report results through dashboards. The role requires shift 6:00a-2:30p and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in automotive driving or autonomous vehicle testing.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail with concise event description.
• Proficiency with smartphone, laptop, and Google tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project requirements and scheduling, ensuring coverage.
• Assign test routes and vehicles to operators based on availability.
• Act as primary on-site contact for the operator team.
• Implement processes, procedures and work instructions.
• Collaborate with engineering to achieve goals.
• Prepare training materials and assist onboarding of operators.
• Motivate operators to reach objectives and maintain safety standards.
• Maintain operator relations and a productive work environment.
• Monitor test/route schedules and driving habits; implement procedures as needed.
• Set KPIs and develop reports/dashboards to report results.
• Ensure tools and equipment are organized and accessible.
• Perform vehicle inspections and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
• Oversee transfer of drive data to cloud/servers.
• 1st Shift: 6:00a - 2:30p

Skills

Supervisory

Attention to detail

Communication

G Suite tools

Flexible / adaptable

Team leadership

Tools

Atlassian products

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

Our Autonomy Systems Validation’s 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 testplan.
• 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 safetystandards.
• Maintain vehicle operator relations, resolve conflicts and foster a positive, productive andprofessional work environment.
• Ensure test / route schedules are maintained by monitoring driving habits, implementingprocedures and/or equipment as required.
• Set key operational performance indicators to measure success and perform dataanalytics.
• 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 initialtroubleshooting, 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 1st Shift (6:00a - 2:30p)

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience, preferably in an professional automotive driving orautonomous vehicle testing experience.
• Flexible and able to perform various tasks as requested.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of good judgment in a fast-paced, high-stressenvironment.
• Attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability todescribe 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 bedriving/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 invehicles.

Pay Disclosure

The hourly pay range for this role is $37.17-$41.30/hour for Seattle, WA 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.

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 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

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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