Mission Lead I

About the role

Latitude AI (lat.ai) is building the future of Ford’s autonomy roadmap to make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. Bringing this vision to scale, our fully in-house developed hands-free ADAS platform will debut on the all-new Ford Fathom in 2027. When you join the Latitude team, you’ll work alongside leading experts across machine learning and robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensors and compute systems, test operations, systems and safety engineering – all dedicated to redefining the relationship between people and their vehicles for millions of customers. As a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, we operate independently to develop automated driving technology at the speed of a technology startup. Latitude is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif. Meet The Team Fleet Operations is where the rubber meets the road. A team that embraces traffic and thrives under pressure as the champions of a safety culture. Mission Leads are the individuals responsible for the safe operation of Latitude AI’s vehicles. We test, monitor, and expand on Latitude AI's capabilities’ giving way to Latitude AI’s vision of safer travel for all. With an eye to the future of mobility, Fleet Operations takes the vehicles and travels the road of the people; traversing the country on the open road to ensure the product is something we are proud to stand behind.

Responsibilities

• Operate, either independently or part of a team, a Latitude Test Vehicle, safely and compliantly to a high degree of efficiency and efficacy
• Develop a deep knowledge of in-vehicle software, hardware, and overall system
• Schedule, manage, and lead fleet operations teams, shifts, and missions, ensuring efficiency and safety
• Manage and/or mentor employees and contingent workers, providing regular coaching, feedback, and training
• Promote a culture of safety, including compliance with all safety regulations and protocols
• Conduct daily briefings to ensure the team is fully prepared to execute operations for the day
• Author procedures, protocols, and reports related to daily operations
• Guides execution of assigned projects from beginning to end with minimal guidance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an Associate’s degree with 2 years of employment experience or a High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 4 years of employment experience is required
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to meet Latitude AI’s minimum driving record requirements, as verified by Motor Vehicle Record background checks prior to hire and periodically thereafter
• Ability to meet Latitude’s Vehicle Operator safety screening requirements, including drug screening and criminal background checks conducted prior to hire and periodically thereafter
• Enjoyment of driving for extended periods of time
• Adaptable to changing priorities and able to pivot quickly to meet operational challenges
• Experience in a professional work environment where safety, honesty, procedure and/or software testing are emphasized
• Skilled in managing and executing projects from start to finish with minimal guidance
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills for delivering updates and training
• Ability to assess incoming priorities and schedule accordingly to meet operational demand
• Strong interest in technology and software and the ability to adapt to its ever-changing developments and improvements
• Strong desire to travel to remote offices and test facilities

Skills

• Autonomous Vehicle and/or on-road data collection industry experience (Nice to have)
• Working knowledge of Atlassian Jira basics (Nice to have)
• Managerial experience in a fast paced environment (Nice to have)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• High-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account with available employer match
• Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting
• Employer-paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid medical leave
• Unlimited vacation