Vehicle Operations Specialist

Aurora•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vehicle Operations Specialist executes on-road and closed-course testing across Aurora’s autonomous fleet, safely copiloting autonomous semi trucks during development and commercial pilot operations. The role monitors the Aurora Driver during extended periods of autonomy and provides real-time feedback about autonomy and vehicle-platform performance to engineering teams. The position also provides out-of-vehicle support for structured track testing, including operating passenger vehicles and other equipment. Specialists collaborate across Aurora, maintain up-to-date knowledge of software and operational changes, work toward team goals, and interact with the public as Aurora ambassadors. This is a 12-month assignment with potential to extend. Multiple shifts are available depending on location, including day and night shifts; shift days may include weekends.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Keen attention to detail and consistent focus on safety.
Ability to prioritize and make proactive, strategic decisions.
Willingness to learn every day.
Ability to monitor software on a laptop and type in a moving vehicle for extended periods.
Ability to use laptops and tablets to launch test missions, monitor real-time data feeds, and enter detailed digital logs.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and at least five years of driving history.
Driving record must meet Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) guidelines.
Must pass pre-employment, post-incident, and randomized drug testing.
Must be at least 25 years old.
Ability to travel up to 50% or as needed.
Ability to work rotating shifts as needed, as well as regular overtime and weekends.
Spend 80% of shift time in a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Inquisitive attitude and interest in problem solving and puzzles.
Experience in operations, technology, customer service, or the automotive field.
Experience working collaboratively as a team player.
Proficiency with Google Workspace products, including Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
Command-line interface experience.
Interest and aptitude for technology tools such as apps, gaming, or Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

Safely copilot autonomous semi trucks during on-road and closed-course testing for development and commercial pilot operations.
Remain alert while monitoring the Aurora Driver during extended periods of autonomy.
Record real-time feedback on autonomy and platform performance for engineers.
Support structured track testing outside the vehicle, including operating passenger vehicles and other equipment across the track network.
Escalate operational blockers and suggest solutions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Aurora teams and contribute to projects as time permits.
Stay current on how Aurora’s self-driving technology works and understand daily software and operational changes.
Work toward quantitative and qualitative goals affecting Vehicle Operations and Aurora.
Interact with the public as an ambassador for Aurora.