Team Lead, Ground Operations (3rd Shift)
Core
Lead overnight fleet maintenance, rework, and mission readiness activities to ensure maximum vehicle uptime and availability for daytime operations.
Role type
Senior IC team lead (ground operations/automotive maintenance)
Builds
Autonomous and auxiliary vehicle fleets
Domain
Automotive / Electric Vehicles / Fleet Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
automotive maintenance, diagnostic methods, CAN/LIN architecture, wiring diagrams, soldering, team leadership, shift management, lean methodologies, safety compliance, vehicle logistics, manual vehicle operation
Preferred skills
electric vehicle architecture, high-voltage systems, Lean/Six Sigma
Technologies
CAN, LIN, OSHA guidelines
Responsibilities
Provide direct leadership and coaching to technical staff and contract personnel during the 3rd shift; Lead vehicle maintenance and rework activities to maximize daytime availability; Serve as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues; Enforce health and safety policies in the workshop; Ensure correct software and firmware deployment to vehicles; Conduct pre-mission checks and oversee vehicle logistics for shift transitions; Manually drive and maneuver autonomous and auxiliary vehicles when needed.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership
