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Mission Control Specialist

Aurora
Dallas, Texas
Full Time
Posted January 20, 2026
$37 - $47/hr
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Job Description

The Mission Control Specialist at Aurora monitors autonomous vehicle operations remotely, responds to vehicle trigger requests, manages safety and operational issues, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure the safe and efficient testing and deployment of self-driving technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor weather, traffic, construction, and off-nominal activities along the route and determine appropriate actions.
  • Respond to and resolve trigger requests from autonomous vehicles when Remote Assistants are unavailable.
  • Safely send remote commands to autonomous vehicles during on-road and closed-course testing.
  • Log real-time feedback on vehicle autonomy and platform performance for engineering analysis.
  • Identify operational blockers, brainstorm solutions, and escalate issues with suggested resolutions.
  • Establish and improve operational efficiency and best practices through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of self-driving technology, software, and operational changes.
  • Work proactively toward achieving quantitative and qualitative operational goals.
  • Interact with the public as an ambassador for Aurora.

Requirements

  • Ability to constantly focus on a laptop monitoring proprietary tooling to aid autonomous vehicle operations
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize and make strategic decisions proactively
  • Consistent focus on safety
  • Ability to think critically
  • Willingness to learn every day
  • Valid U.S. driver s license with at least 5 years of driving history and a clean driving record, validated by MVR check
  • Must pass initial and random drug and alcohol screenings
  • Availability to work day or night shifts, including early mornings or late nights, on rotating shifts
  • Ability to work regular overtime and some weekends
  • Ability to work in-office at least 3 days per week in a hybrid work environment

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range: $37.00 - $47.00 per hour
Work schedule: Day and night shifts, rotating shifts, ability to work early mornings or late nights, overtime, weekends
Work environment perks: Hybrid work environment with in-office at least 3 days per week
Additional benefits: Annual bonus, equity compensation, safety-focused culture, inclusive workplace policies, accommodations for disabilities

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