Vehicle Operations Specialist

Who We Are

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.

At Aurora, you'll solve massively complex problems alongside other passionate, smart people, growing as an expert while broadening your field of knowledge. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.

We’re searching for an Autonomous Vehicle Operations Specialist who will play a crucial role in our Vehicle Operations team, executing on road and closed course testing across our truck and vehicle platforms, with a focus on safety and attention to detail. Your thoughtful feedback, delivered directly to engineers, will measurably improve our product.

In this role, you will

• Safely pilot and copilot autonomous vehicles for on road and closed course testing
• Safely copilot autonomous trucks for on road and closed course testing
• Log real time feedback regarding autonomy and platform performance during testing, to be delivered to engineers
• 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.
• Work toward quantitative and qualitative goals that impact all of Vehicle Operations and Aurora
• Interact with the public as an ambassador for Aurora
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and make strategic decisions proactively
• Consistent focus on safety
• Ability to think critically
• 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
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with at least 5 years of driving history and a clean driving record, validated by MVR check
• Must pass initial and random drug and alcohol screenings
• Ability to travel as needed, including up to 25% across or out-of-state travel per month
• Available to work day or night shifts
• Ability to work early mornings or late nights, on rotating shifts
• Ability to work regular overtime and some weekends
• 80% of shift time spent in vehicle (vehicle as office)
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Inquisitive attitude, interested in problem solving, and solving puzzles
• Experience in operations, technology, customer service, or automotive field.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment - team player
• Proficient in G-Suite
• Command line interface experience
• Interest and aptitude for technology tools - apps, gaming, adobe creative suite, etc.
  
  

The base hourly wage range for this position is $26.50-$34.00 per hour. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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