Vehicle Operations Specialist

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Safely copilot autonomous semi trucks for on road and closed course testing in service of our development and commercial pilot operations
• Remain alert and attentive while monitoring the Aurora Driver during extended stretches of autonomy
• Log real time feedback regarding autonomy and platform performance during testing, to be delivered to engineers
• Provide out-of-vehicle support for structured track testing, including operating passenger vehicles and other equipment to execute tests across the track network
• Escalate operational blockers with suggested solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams throughout Aurora to help drive progress on Aurora’s mission
• Demonstrate positive impact at Aurora by working on cross-functional projects as time permits
• Maintain up to date knowledge of how our self-driving technology works. Understand daily software and operational changes.

Job requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Keen attention to detail and consistent focus on safety
• Ability to prioritize and make strategic decisions proactively
• Willingness to learn every day
• Ability to monitor cutting edge software on a laptop and type in a moving vehicle, for extended periods of time
• 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 with at least 5 years of driving history
• Driving record must pass Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) guidelines