Purdue University Looking for Operations Manager, Autonomous Racing Team Full Time

Job Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for all planning, logistics, compliance, and racing hardware administration as part of a Purdue University sponsored autonomous racing team.  Purdue owns a “spec” chassis with an autonomous sensor stack. The competitive activity is software development of perception, localization, trajectory planning and vehicle control algorithms, performed by students and advised by faculty. Responsibilities include develop and continually improve processes that need to be followed by student teams to release software to the vehicle for test and competition; ensure processes are followed; facilitate planning exercises to identify functions and features to develop. Publish plans that coordinates the activities required by various sub-teams to ensure activities are completed as required before track days or competition milestones.  

What We Are Looking For

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in motorsports, engineering, computer science or business
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in race vehicle operations/engineering, project management, software development process or other highly relevant experience

Skills:

Required:

• Organizational skills with an attitude of continuous improvement 
• Familiarity with racing and vehicles
• Project management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred:

• Familiarity with software development teams and processes 

Additional Information

• This position requires the ability to be on-site in West Lafayette, IN with some time spent in Indianapolis, IN
• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

Compensation Information: 

Career Stream: Professional 2

Pay Band: S060

Job Code: 20002080

Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/