Operations Coordinator, Autonomy Systems Validation (2nd Shift)

Rivian; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Site Coordinator for the Autonomy Systems Validation team in Seattle. You will plan, coordinate, and lead vehicle-operator teams on public roads and private facilities, ensuring safety protocols and test procedures are followed while collaborating with hardware and software teams.

The role emphasizes on-site leadership, test planning, and data reporting to support strategic goals in autonomous vehicle testing.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience, preferably in a professional 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 in 3–5 years.
• No drug or alcohol related driving incidents in last 3 years.
• No more than 1 serious moving violation in last 3 years.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project requirements and scheduling, ensuring sufficient coverage.
• Assign test routes and vehicles to operators based on availability and plan.
• Act as the primary on-site contact for the vehicle operator team.
• Implement processes, procedures and work instructions.
• Collaborate with engineering to achieve strategic goals.
• Prepare training materials and assist onboarding of new operators.
• Motivate operators to reach objectives while upholding safety standards.
• Maintain operator relations and resolve conflicts to sustain a positive work environment.
• Ensure test/route schedules are followed by monitoring driving habits and equipment needs.
• Set KPIs to measure success and perform data analytics.
• Develop and manage operational reports, dashboards, and tools to report results accurately.
• Ensure tools and equipment are organized and accessible.
• Perform vehicle inspections, troubleshoot hardware/software issues, and update software.
• Oversee transfer of drive data from the vehicle to cloud/services.
• Must work 1st Shift (4:30p–1:00a).

Skills

Supervisory experience

Flexible and versatile

Detail oriented

Strong communication

MVR monitoring awareness

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'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 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 1st Shift (4:30p - 1:00a)

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience, preferably in an professional automotive driving or autonomous 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-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 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.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• A competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees
• Participation 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.

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