Tactical Development Truck Operator

Aurora develops and commercially operates AI-powered self-driving freight technology through its Aurora Driver system.

Pittsburgh, United States
About Aurora Innovation, Inc.

Aurora is a public autonomous-vehicle technology company focused on self-driving freight. Its Aurora Driver combines hardware and AI software to operate trucks and underpins its driver-as-a-service trucking product.

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About the Role

You will operate Class 8 trucks equipped with self-driving technology, follow technical driving and safety protocols, and collect high-quality data. You will execute test missions, conduct enhanced pre-trip checks, tag road events, monitor mission software and real-time feeds, and perform basic troubleshooting with engineering guidance.

Requirements

  • Hold an Interstate Class-A Commercial Driver's License
  • Hold a valid U.S. driver's license
  • Pass DOT physicals and meet DOT qualification standards
  • Pass required FMCSA drug testing
  • Meet Motor Vehicle Report guidelines
  • Be at least 25 years old
  • Have at least 3 years of commercial truck-driving experience
  • Demonstrate mechanical aptitude for vehicle-system troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Be proficient with Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets
  • Have Jira experience
  • Communicate clearly in writing and verbally for technical reporting and collaboration
  • Use laptops and tablets to launch missions, monitor data feeds, and enter digital logs
  • Be able to travel weekly up to 90% of the time
  • Be able to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, nights, and over-the-road schedules
  • Be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to safety protocols and DOT regulations
  • Operate Class 8 trucks according to technical driving protocols
  • Collect high-quality data for engineering teams
  • Manage mission software, troubleshoot equipment, and monitor real-time data feeds when working as a passenger
  • Execute public-road and closed-course test missions
  • Perform enhanced pre-trip inspections, including sensor calibration and software-update checks
  • Tag road events using onboard digital tools
  • Perform basic software and sensor troubleshooting with remote engineering guidance

Benefits

  • Annual bonus
  • Equity compensation
  • Benefits