Our Autonomy Systems Validation’s team is expanding, and we are looking for a skilled Site Coordinator with a focus on autonomous vehicle testing, data collection, and integration of development hardware and software. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading a team of vehicle operators. This involves a team testing on public roads and private facilities, executing safety protocols, and performing specialized test procedures. You’ll also work with hardware and software engineering teams as needed to help achieve strategic goals.
- Coordinate project requirements and scheduling, ensuring sufficient coverage.
- Assign test routes and vehicles to vehicle operators based on vehicle availability and test plan.
- Act as the primary point of contact on-site for the vehicle operator team.
- Implement processes, procedures and work instructions.
- Collaborate with engineering to achieve strategic goals.
- Prepare training materials and assist in onboarding new vehicle operators.
- Motivate vehicle operators to reach objectives and maintain high performance and safety standards.
- Maintain vehicle operator relations, resolve conflicts and foster a positive, productive and professional work environment.
- Ensure test / route schedules are maintained by monitoring driving habits, implementing procedures and/or equipment as required.
- Set key operational performance indicators to measure success and perform data analytics.
- Develop and manage detailed operational reports, dashboards and tools to report results in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ensure essential tools and equipment are well-organized and easily accessible.
- Perform vehicle inspections to ensure safety, functionality and cleanliness. Perform initial troubleshooting, hardware and software issue investigation and software updating.
- Oversee the transfer of the drive data from the vehicle to the cloud/servers.
- Previous supervisory experience, preferably in an professional automotive driving or autonomous vehicle testing experience.
- Flexible and able to perform various tasks as requested.
- Self-motivated, organized, and capable of good judgment in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
- Attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to describe events quickly and concisely.
- Proficiency using a smartphone, laptop, and Google tools (Docs, Sheets, Maps).
- Must be flexible to work overtime as needed.
- Must be flexible to travel as needed.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Minimum age of 21.
- No driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License (within a 3-5 year period).
- No drug or alcohol related driving incidents in the last 3 years.
- No more than 1 serious moving violation in the last 3 years.
- Must have a valid driver's license in the state of residence that you will be driving/operating a vehicle.
- Will be subject to continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring.
Bonus
- Experience with Atlassian products.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and debugging software and hardware programs in vehicles.
The salary range for this role is $35.55-39.50/hour Chicago based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.
The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.
You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than April 24, 2026.