Project Coordinator, Regulatory Compliance
On-Site in Austin
Note: There will also be some potential for short distance travel (e.g., Austin will also support Dallas and San Antonio)
We are seeking a detail-oriented compliance professional to own the end-to-end process for vehicle registration, permitting, and ongoing compliance obligations. This role operates at the intersection of legal, operations, engineering, and regulatory affairs to ensure our autonomous vehicle (AV) fleet is consistently authorized, compliant, and ready for deployment.
In this role, you will:
Manage vehicle registration and AV permitting activities across state and local jurisdictions, including initial applications, renewals, modifications, and decommissioning
Coordinate with Manufacturing and Operations on necessary documentation to support registration (e.g., VIN verifications, Manufacturers Certificates of Origin (MCO), vehicle inspections)
Maintain accurate records of vehicle identification, registration status, and permit requirements
Track filing deadlines, upcoming renewals, and eligibility changes and ensure timely submissions
Support internal audits, external inquiries, and regulatory inspections by maintaining strong documentation and clear traceability of all filings
Partner with Legal and Regulatory Affairs on regulatory requirements and translate them into internal processes and controls
Work closely with Operations to anticipate needs for new markets and fleet expansion, along with other day-to-day support (e.g., insurance, traffic citations, and tolls)
Qualifications
4+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory operations, permitting, fleet management, or a similar function
Strong organizational skills and a comfort working with detailed, repeatable processes
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, detail-heavy workflows with multiple deadlines.
Clear written communication and comfort working with cross-functional partners
A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn AV-specific regulatory requirements and work in a fast-moving environment
Bonus qualifications
Experience working for a fleet manager, car dealership, automotive retailer, rental car company, or state Department of Motor Vehicles
Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing vehicle registration, fleet operations, or autonomous vehicle permitting