Mission Control Specialist

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The Mission Control Specialist supports real-time autonomous vehicle (AV) operations by monitoring fleet activity, coordinating operational workflows, and assisting with non-nominal event response across live driverless operations. Reporting to the Mission Control Manager, this role serves as a frontline operational support function responsible for maintaining situational awareness, escalating operational concerns, and supporting safe, efficient fleet performance. This position plays a critical role in day-to-day command center execution by monitoring operational systems, coordinating field support requests, documenting incidents, and facilitating communication between operational teams.

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, calm communication, operational discipline, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

• Monitor live fleet dashboards, telemetry, and operational systems to identify anomalies, service impacts, or degraded vehicle states.
• Escalate operational concerns, safety risks, and non-nominal events to Mission Control leadership following established procedures.
• Support real-time operational coordination activities to maintain fleet continuity and service reliability.

• Monitor environmental and operational conditions including weather, road closures, construction, and major events impacting service.
• Execute approved operational changes including PuDo restrictions, routing updates, and map-related workflows.
• Document and elevate recurring operational or mapping issues impacting fleet performance.

• Assist with triage, tracking, and coordination of non-nominal vehicle events and operational disruptions.
• Maintain accurate incident documentation, communication logs, and escalation records during active events.
• Coordinate with field teams, towing providers, or internal stakeholders under direction from Mission Control leadership.

• Dispatch field support resources, including On-Road Response Specialists (ORS) and third-party providers, based on established workflows.
• Track response times, support ticket status, and field activity updates.
• Support operational readiness activities tied to launches, expansions, and special events.

• Support communication and coordination efforts with first responders and external agencies during operational events.
• Maintain professional communication during field interactions and incident coordination activities.
• Assist with scheduling, logistics, and preparation for first responder engagement activities or training sessions.

• Review operational readiness checklists and support validation of map restrictions and fleet availability.
• Assist with daily operational startup and readiness verification activities.
• Escalate identified routing, mapping, or operational discrepancies to leadership teams.

• Support development and maintenance of operational procedures, quick-reference guides, and training documentation.
• Assist with tabletop exercises, operational drills, and readiness activities.
• Ensure operational logs, trackers, and incident documentation remain current and accurate.

• Facilitate communication between Mission Control, Remote Vehicle Assistance (RVA), Fleet Operations,…