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# Operations Coordinator, Autonomy Systems Validation (1st Shift)

- **Company:** Rivian
- **Location:** North Las Vegas, NV, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Hardware Design, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Test Execution Engine, Atlassian Tools, Data Analytics, Gsuite
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9f8d8308ef5ecfc8

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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)