Vehicle Operations Specialist

• Ride as the right-seat operator on all mission types, actively recording, communicating, and summarizing in-vehicle performance.

• Set up complex test missions correctly and consistently execute daily missions.

• Deliver detailed, objective feedback on test results across all in-house applications, at both a high and granular level.

• Provide clear, detail-oriented mission debriefs to engineering teams, following established debrief classification and testing processes.

• Communicate troubleshooting steps efficiently through our support systems.

• Follow existing and newly implemented processes precisely and consistently.

• Exercise sound judgment — know when to decline a test and how to navigate difficult or ambiguous requests.

• Speak up promptly, in person and through in-house applications, when issues arise.

• Escalate testing issues through the appropriate reporting channels and know when to stop a test.

• Stay open to tasks and projects outside your core daily responsibilities as priorities shift.

• Partner closely with the engineering team to conduct field experiments.

• Independently operate PlusAI vehicles and their systems on both closed courses and public roads.

• Represent PlusAI professionally in public interactions, speaking knowledgeably about publicly available company information and goals.

• Previous experience with AV structured testing across development, release, and production testing mission types.

• Ability to read a structured testing mission plan, set up that mission type, and execute it independently.

• Strong working knowledge of operating or scripting on a Linux system at an autonomous testing operational level.

• Ability to maintain composure and perform well in a fast-paced, variable environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Responsible driver with a clean driving record.

• At least 5 years of driving experience on U.S. roads.

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience preferred.

• Willingness to travel occasionally.

• Experience creating Operations content during downtime — training programs, Confluence pages, Google Docs, Google Slides, etc.

• Solution-oriented thinker who works well through problem analysis.

• Adaptable and innovative approach to new challenges.

• Basic understanding of project implementation.

• Strong presentation skills.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.