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Fleet Operations Specialist

Rivian and VW Group Technology
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/29/2025 CLOSED ON 10/25/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Operations Specialist position at Rivian and VW Group Technology?

About Us:
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.
Role Summary:
The Coordinator, Engineering Fleet position is responsible for ensuring the operational health, availability, and efficient allocation of a pool of company assets at our Irvine location. This role facilitates vehicle reservations for all engineering operations, manages asset maintenance and upkeep, and deploys software updates, while exercising sound technical judgment on prioritization in a dynamic, multi-team environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Maintain asset health, schedule workshop repairs, and monitor the condition of company vehicles as needed
  • Manage reservation requests for engineering vehicles, serving the entire organization with transparent, fair process and communication
  • Apply technical knowledge of vehicle software development to assess and prioritize reservation requests based on project urgency, testing requirements, and business impact
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all asset operations inquiries, providing guidance and status updates to internal stakeholders
  • Coordinate and execute over-the-air (OTA) software updates across all managed vehicles
  • Track and report on asset utilization, maintenance needs, and reservation trends to support operational planning and continuous improvement
  • Coordinate logistics of vehicle movements and scheduling in collaboration with workshop and technical teams
  • Identify opportunities to improve the reservation and asset management process for greater efficiency and transparency
Qualifications:
  • 2 years of experience in fleet management, test operations, vehicle software development, or a related technical field
  • Experience with vehicle software deployment, asset health monitoring, or automotive maintenance workflows is a strong plus
  • Demonstrated ability to apply technical judgment in dynamic operational environments
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with proven experience managing multi-team priorities
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving history
  • Ability to work independently, suggest process improvements, and thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional setting
Pay Disclosure:
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $85,600 - $107,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary
: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Company Statements:

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

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