Student Assistant - Engineering/Statistical Analysis - Remote

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking to hire a Student Assistant to support the Policy Division's Autonomous Vehicles (AV) program. In this role, the student assistant will assist DMV staff with engineering reviews, statistical analysis of publicly available AV testing and incident data, and the design of data catalogs, databases, and program metrics used to evaluate AV program performance.

Graduate student is desirable but will also consider undergraduate applicants.

Requirements

Conditions of

Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant positing should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

Prerequisites

• Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable) at an accredited college or university.
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• Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
• Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.
• Majors/Fields of Study
• Mechanical Engineering; Computer Science - emphasis on Artificial Intelligence; Computer Science Engineering; Computational Sciences or Robotics.

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The position is 100% telework with virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams, mornings or afternoons (PT). The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

Compensation

$16.90 to $24.73 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in technical analysis, research, or a related field.
• Proficiency in office productivity and collaboration tools, including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, and Webex.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members in a remote work environment.
• Strong customer service orientation, with a commitment to providing responsive and professional support.

Preferred Qualifications

Coursework in statistics.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist DMV Autonomous Vehicles engineer with review of incident and other validation/analyses.
• Statistical analysis of publicly available Autonomous Vehicle testing and incident data.
• Data catalogue and database design of program metrics for evaluation.

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a remote environment.

Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.

Application Instructions

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.

Please submit the following items

Resume

• Cover letter
• Transcripts (Unofficial gladly accepted)
• Apply by November 27, 2026

Summary

DMV’s vision is to be a trusted leader in delivering innovative services. This vision is supported by its mission to proudly serve the public by licensing drivers, registering vehicles, securing identities, and regulating the motor vehicle industry.

To learn more visit: California DMV