Student Assistant - Engineering/Statistical Analysis - Remote

University Enterprises Inc; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Job summary

University Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a part-time Student Assistant to support the DMV's Autonomous Vehicles program. You will assist engineers with data analysis, incident reviews, and the design of catalogs and metrics for program evaluation.

The role is remote, part-time, and non-benefited, with potential pre-employment checks. Applicants must be college students residing in California and enrolled in classes during the term.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical analysis or related research.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist DMV Autonomous Vehicles engineer with review of incident and validation analyses.
• Conduct statistical analysis of publicly available AV testing and incident data.
• Design data catalogs and databases for program metrics used to evaluate AV performance.

Skills

Technical analysis

Research

Written communication

Remote collaboration

Education

High School

Currently enrolled in college/university

Graduate student desirable

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Teams

Webex

Job description

• Job Category Part-time, Off-campus , Department of Motor Vehicles
• Employee Type Student Assistant
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking to hire a Student Assistant to support the Policy Division's Autonomous Vehicles (AV) program. In this role, the student assistant will assist DMV staff with engineering reviews, statistical analysis of publicly available AV testing and incident data, and the design of data catalogs, databases, and program metrics used to evaluate AV program performance.

Graduate student is desirable but will also consider undergraduate applicants.

Requirements

Conditions of

Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant positing should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

Prerequisites

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable) at an accredited college or university.

Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Majors/Fields of Study

Mechanical Engineering; Computer Science - emphasis on Artificial Intelligence; Computer Science Engineering; Computational Sciences or Robotics.

Work Schedule

F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The position is 100% telework with virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams, mornings or afternoons (PT). The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

Compensation

$16.90 to $24.73 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in technical analysis, research, or a related field.
• Proficiency in office productivity and collaboration tools, including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, and Webex.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members in a remote work environment.
• Strong customer service orientation, with a commitment to providing responsive and professional support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in statistics.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist DMV Autonomous Vehicles engineer with review of incident and other validation/analyses.
• Statistical analysis of publicly available Autonomous Vehicle testing and incident data.
• Data catalogue and database design of program metrics for evaluation.

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a remote environment.

Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.

Summary

DMV’s vision is to be a trusted leader in delivering innovative services. This vision is supported by its mission to proudly serve the public by licensing drivers, registering vehicles, securing identities, and regulating the motor vehicle industry.

• Agency/Department Motor Vehicles, Dept of