Director, AV Test Operations
Motional
AV Testing Operations Supervisor
Motional
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Las Vegas • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $75,000 - $98,200 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Linux
About the role
- Schedule Testing Operators and assign vehicles in coordination with AV Testing Operations Fleet Coordinators and AV Testing Operations Managers
- Coordinate within AV Testing Operations to conduct and complete daily/weekly testing activities
- Provide Testing Operators with current and accurate information regarding vehicle allocation and software bundle requirements
- Review Dev Tickets (DTs) for discrepancies and safety concerns prior to scheduling
- Ingest and review DriveLogs in coordination with the Triage Team as applicable
- Collect, track, and analyze trend information essential for daily vehicle testing operations
- Lead specialized group projects, including coordination of high-level internal and external vehicle demonstrations
- Oversee daily shift execution of operations safety protocols/procedures in accordance with Safety policy
- Conduct basic AV system troubleshooting and facilitate Quick Action Reporting procedures in coordination with Fleet Supervisors and Vehicle Integration Engineers
- Review in-vehicle dash camera footage
- Attend daily briefings via Zoom or in-person
- Review weekly feedback submissions
- Provide job coaching and professional development for Testing Operators
- Conduct performance reviews/evaluations and address Testing Operator performance issues through appropriate interventions
- Approve and manage time-off requests
- Complete additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Comprehensive understanding of daily/weekly testing processes and procedures
- Proven experience in supervisory or leadership roles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to delegate tasks effectively
- Flexibility to work garage and office environments as required
- Proficiency with Jira and Confluence applications
- Ability to provide constructive feedback across various test types to Development Teams
- Solid understanding of testing procedures conducted on test vehicles (DTs, VVR, VBS, etc.)
- Previous supervisory or management experience
- Proven management experience leading large Testing Operator teams (50+) to ensure efficient daily execution of scheduled missions
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-Suite applications
- Strong task management and organizational skills
- Experience in automotive industry or fleet operations
- Basic knowledge of Linux and scripting languages
- Ability to thrive and make calculated decisions in fast-paced environments and meet short-notice deadlines
- Flexibility to work varied shifts and extended hours during peak testing periods
- Valid driver's license required
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Preferred: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Science, or related field
- Preferred: Hands-on experience working in Linux environments
- Preferred: Data analysis and interpretation experience
Benefits
- Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with a company match
- Health saving accounts
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- The role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
testing processesAV system troubleshootingdata analysisLinuxscripting languagesvehicle testing proceduresperformance reviewstask managementMicrosoft OfficeG-Suite
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationdelegationorganizational skillsflexibilityconstructive feedbackdecision makingcoachingteam managementadaptability
Certifications
valid driver's licensehigh school diplomaAssociate degreeBachelor's degree