Operations Coordinator, Autonomy Systems Validation (1st Shift)

Rivian•North Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

Rivian is seeking an experienced Operations Coordinator to oversee operations, personnel, and testing execution for autonomy systems validation. The role leads a team of vehicle operators and safety drivers and is responsible for local operational planning, facility management, safety protocol enforcement, fleet availability, and driver efficiency. The coordinator works with hardware and software engineering teams as needed to advance strategic goals safely and effectively. The position manages daily shift operations, team schedules, training, vehicle allocation, testing execution, fleet inspections, troubleshooting, data offloading, operational metrics, and continuous improvement. It also maintains site infrastructure and test equipment and ensures compliance with applicable transportation regulations and internal safety standards.

Requirements

At least 3 years of supervisory or team lead experience in autonomous vehicle operations, automotive proving grounds, robotics testing, or complex fleet management.
Strong background executing structured test suites, software deployment processes, and hardware integration workflows.
Proficiency with issue-tracking and project-management tools such as Jira and Confluence/Atlassian.
Hands-on familiarity with Linux/Unix navigation, software flashing, and basic vehicle electrical or hardware diagnostics.
Proficiency with Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides) or equivalent enterprise productivity suites.
Ability to work flexible shifts, including morning, evening, or weekend coverage, as test schedules demand.
Ability to travel up to 20% for 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating or managing Level 4 or Level 5 autonomous driving systems.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and mentor vehicle operators and safety drivers, managing daily shift operations and shift handovers.
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, and evaluate vehicle operator performance and driving standards.
Serve as the primary escalation point for on-site personnel, resolving driver relations issues, maintaining morale, and fostering a safety-first work environment.
Oversee public-road test execution and ensure compliance with 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 or hardware updates on test vehicles.
Supervise end-of-shift data offloading from vehicles to local edge hardware and cloud servers.
Define, track, and analyze operational metrics, including test miles, driver uptime, vehicle availability, and disengagement tracking.
Drive improvements to testing procedures, safety protocols, and operational workflows.
Maintain site infrastructure, tooling, and test equipment to support a clean, safe, and efficient facility.
Enforce compliance with local, state, and federal transport regulations and internal safety standards.