Operations Coordinator, Autonomy Systems Validation (1st Shift)

• 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)

• 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.