Mission Operator - Greenville, SC (Contractor)

The role

You will drive test vehicles for long-distance local missions and extensive travel missions. You will monitor and troubleshoot software and hardware systems while executing testing according to safety protocols.

What you will do

• Drive test vehicles for long-distance local missions up to 300-400 miles
• Perform extensive travel missions up to 50% travel including multi-day trips across the U.S.
• Perform daily start-up, system engagement/disengagement, and shutdown procedures
• Monitor and troubleshoot software and hardware systems while on the road
• Execute testing in accordance with strict safety and compliance protocols
• Maintain accurate and detailed reports on vehicle performance
• Collaborate with engineers to provide feedback on system performance
• Represent the organization professionally while driving in public environments

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with two years of employment experience
• Valid driver's license in the state of residence
• Ability to meet Latitude AI's minimum driving record requirements
• Ability to pass ten-panel drug screening and criminal background checks
• Comfortable spending long hours driving and working in close quarters with others
• Strong interest in technology
• Technical proficiency with computers
• Basic troubleshooting skills with an ability to identify issues with software and hardware
• Capability to thrive autonomously or with limited oversight

Nice to have

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree
• Prior experience in technical driving, fleet operations, or vehicle testing environments
• Familiarity with vehicle diagnostics and data logging tools
• Familiarity with work management tools like Jira, Slack, Driver Schedule, etc.

Before you apply

• Motor Vehicle Record background checks prior to hire and periodically thereafter
• Ten-panel drug screening and criminal background checks conducted prior to employment and periodically thereafter
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis

About the company

Latitude AI is a Ford Motor Company subsidiary that develops automated driving technology. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif.