Motional’s Pittsburgh office is located in the new Hazelwood Green development, a culmination of the city’s goal of restoring an economic driver to the neighborhood in a thoughtful, inclusive, and sustainable way. With views along the Monongahela river, the Pittsburgh office is in the heart of this new state of the art development.

Mission Summary:

Test Specialists support the business by working with Operations, Testing, Autonomy, Mapping, as well as System and Vehicle Integration Engineers to execute on-vehicle tests, refine test and verification plans, identify and resolve issues, and provide test results. They communicate between teams and help with improving vehicle testing outcomes. 

This role will focus on executing on-vehicle tests, reporting out test results, and improving overall testing efficiency by identifying gaps and recommending process refinements. While efficiency is crucial, nothing comes before safety, and the Test Specialists is a key team member to uphold this responsibility.

Essential Duties:

• Review simulation test scenarios to validate predicted autonomous vehicle behavior at a high level.
• Provide field support for road operations
• Support global mapping efforts
• Asset tracking of drives and ingesting data
• Support data operations and collection 
• Be fluent in software applications such as Confluence, Jira & GSuite
• Support smart city infrastructure for internal business needs
• Conduct field operations to support validation
• Execute safe, repeatable test cases for extended periods and document results to accurately verify and analyze system performance and data.
• Provide accurate, actionable, and detailed reports on the system/software state by testing and troubleshooting issues.
• Document technical notes,  reproduce issues, flag real-time autonomous vehicle events, and support triage and resolution processes.
• Contribute to the test execution process and work efficiency improvements to achieve work at scale.
• Work cross-functionally with various teams (Engineering, Operations, Mapping, etc. ) to communicate knowledge of new features or changes and ensure that testing is completed in a timely manner.
• Able to travel domestically
• Additional duties assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm for the AV industry as well as safety/mobility
• Experience in the automotive industry or a fleet 
• Basic understanding of Linux and scripting languages
• Exemplary organizational and time management skills
• Skilled in Microsoft/G-Suite applications including PowerPoint/Slides, Excel/Sheets, Word/Doc
• Valid driver's license required
• Successful completion of relevant eLearning content related to vehicle platforms
• Basic understanding of robotics systems, including sensors, actuators, mechanical, and software systems.
• Ability to think logically and remove bias from evaluation of problems - demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Ability to properly follow specific instructions and learn tasks quickly - detailed-oriented mindset focused on safety.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and creative thinking.
• Ability to work AM/PM hours as well as weekends depending on testing needs
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Associate or BS in Engineering/Physics/Science or relevant field preferred
• Demonstrated experience with working knowledge in a Linux environment
• Data Analysis experience
• Experience with testing of vehicle subsystems or features (esp. L2-L5 systems)
• Experience in using issue tracking software or tools is preferred (esp. Atlassian Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket)
• Experience in technical writing, technical drawings, and documentation of mechatronics systems is preferred
  
  

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and at times for long periods; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, road conditions, and pedestrian traffic.  The team member is regularly exposed to mechanical and computer parts. The team member is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles.  The noise level in the environment is low to moderate.

Motional AD LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we welcome all qualified applicants.  All applicants will receive impartial consideration regarding race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or another legally protected status.  Motional AD LLC is a Drug-free workplace.

This role is based in our Pittsburgh office and requires in-office days each week.

Motional’s Pittsburgh office is located in the new Hazelwood Green development, a culmination of the city’s goal of restoring an economic driver to the neighborhood in a thoughtful, inclusive, and sustainable way. With views along the Monongahela river, the Pittsburgh office is in the heart of this new state of the art development.

Mission Summary:

The Senior Engineer Team Lead is responsible for the validation of the autonomous vehicle stack with a primary emphasis on the interface between software and physical hardware. This role leads the development and execution of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing strategies to ensure that perception, planning, and control algorithms interact safely and reliably with vehicle sensors, actuators, and ECUs.

You will be the technical authority for HIL bench architecture and hardware-software integration, ensuring that the "brain" of the vehicle commands the physical "body" with millisecond precision and fail-safe reliability.

Essential Duties:

• HIL Strategy & Architecture: Lead the design, setup, and maintenance of high-fidelity HIL test benches (e.g., dSPACE, NI, or Speedgoat). Define the hardware-software mapping required to simulate real-world vehicle dynamics.
• Hardware-Software Integration: Own the validation of the Drive-by-Wire (DBW) system, ensuring steering, braking, and acceleration commands meet safety-critical latency and accuracy requirements.
• Fault Injection & Robustness: Design and execute complex hardware fault-injection campaigns (e.g., sensor signal loss, CAN bus flooding, power interrupts) to validate system-level safety monitors.
• Communication Protocol Expert: Direct the testing of automotive communication networks, including CAN, CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet, and LIN, using tools like Vector CANoe/CANalyzer.
• Multi-Modal Validation: While focusing on hardware, maintain oversight of SIL and closed-course testing to ensure HIL results correlate with virtual and physical track performance.
• Mechatronic Debugging: Lead root-cause analysis for complex electromechanical issues, utilizing oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers to debug signal integrity and power distribution.
• Tooling & Automation: Architect Python-based automation frameworks for HIL regression suites, reducing manual bench time and increasing test coverage.
• Safety Compliance: Act as a lead reviewer for ISO 26262 functional safety requirements, specifically focusing on Hardware-Software Interface (HSI) specifications.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or Robotics.
• Experience: 5+ years in Systems/Hardware testing, with at least 3 years focused on HIL simulation within the automotive or aerospace industry.
• Technical Mastery:
• Hardware: Expert knowledge of ECUs, sensors (Lidar/Radar/Camera), and mechatronic actuators.
• Simulators: Proven experience configuring real-time simulation environments (e.g., dSPACE ControlDesk, NI VeriStand, or IPG CarMaker).
• Scripting: Expert proficiency in Python for test automation and Matlab/Simulink for plant model integration.
• Domain Expertise:
• Deep understanding of automotive electrical architectures and power management.
• Experience with sensor calibration and synchronization across hardware interfaces.
• Familiarity with SOTIF (ISO 21448) and how hardware limitations impact autonomous functionality.
  
  

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and at times for long periods; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, road conditions, and pedestrian traffic.  The team member is regularly exposed to mechanical and computer parts. The team member is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles.  The noise level in the environment is low to moderate.

Motional AD LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we welcome all qualified applicants.  All applicants will receive impartial consideration regarding race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or another legally protected status.  Motional AD LLC is a Drug-free workplace.

This role is based in our Pittsburgh office and requires in-office days each week.

The Data Annotation Specialist is responsible for supporting the creation of human-supervised datasets to train and evaluate machine learning models to improve autonomous vehicle technology. We are looking for Specialist to support the search of raw sensor data to deliver for human annotation.  This work ensures that every frame of useful data is used to train our vehicles and meets the highest standards of safety and precision.

What you'll be doing:

• Support the processing of data from log selection through hand off for data extraction, ensuring high quality data is delivered in a timely manner for our annotation pipelines
• Prioritize between throughput, quality checks, and competing deadlines to optimize the flow of released annotated data
• Act as the point of contact for a contractor workforce to search and identify scenes for annotation
• Follow day-to-day assignments from Data Annotation Team Lead based on project timelines and changing circumstances
• Identify improvements to existing processes and work with other team members to implement with support from cross-functional partners as needed
• Collaborate with internal customers to understand data request requirements and deliver on these requirements
• Take ownership of your work by keeping stakeholders informed of progress and raising issues when support is needed.

What we're looking for:

• 2+ years of proven experience in operations or project management
• Analytical and detailed-oriented
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities quickly and easily
• Strong communication skills - can understand and explain complicated topics and ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Advanced in Excel or Google sheets

Bonus points (not required):

• BA/BS degree in technical or business discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Prior experience in the Autonomous Vehicle or Automotive industry
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Profession (PMP) certification
• Experience working with diverse cultures and managing projects across multiple time zones.

Motional’s Pittsburgh office is located in the new Hazelwood Green development, a culmination of the city’s goal of restoring an economic driver to the neighborhood in a thoughtful, inclusive, and sustainable way. With views along the Monongahela river, the Pittsburgh office is in the heart of this new state of the art development.

This role is based in our Pittsburgh office and requires in-office days each week.


Mission Summary:

This role directly contributes to Motional’s future in mobility and redefining transportation as a whole. As an AV Testing Operator you’ll be expected to hold safety at the highest level while operating our Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), have a strong attention to detail, outstanding communication practices both verbally and written, and embrace our values as a member of the Motional team. As an AV Testing Operator you’ll be working with new technologies in a fast paced environment being asked to adapt in our ever changing industry.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Safely operate prototype-level Autonomous Vehicles on both defined and undefined routes, including a variety of geographic and environmental conditions
• Operate in-vehicle data recording computers, including start/stop recording, data marking and minor debugging when issues arise
• Provide clear, accurate and useful subjective feedback to the engineering teams on vehicle behavior observed
• Ensure the safe operation of our test vehicles on public roads
• Be able to provide quality service for passengers when applicable
• Able read and understand highway and street signs and all traffic signals
• Able to speak sufficient English in order to speak with public safety officers if necessary
• Maintains current knowledge and adherence to all Motional operating policies, procedures and directives
• Arrives to work on time and with proper driving credentials on his/her person and is ready to work
• Maintains current knowledge and is in compliance with Pittsburgh traffic laws
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspection of the Autonomous Vehicle.  This includes conducting an external/internal visual inspection of the vehicle and testing all necessary equipment, operating devices and controls
• Properly care for assigned vehicle and all components as prescribed by the Company
• As needed: Completes accident and incident reports
• Control and manage emergency situations according to company procedures
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Able to work in a team environment and drive with another person.  Maintain cooperative behavior towards fellow team members, leads, supervisors, and managers
• Familiar with ride-hailing practices and ability to successfully interact and engage with members of the public
  
  

What We're Looking For:

• Candidates must have and maintain a clean driving record for the previous 3 years and no DUIs for previous 10 years
• Prior experience as an Operator/Driver for Autonomous Vehicles, including some type of internal or external training on
• Autonomous Vehicle technology is preferred
• High school diploma or equivalency
• The position may require some travel
• Experience and training on providing subjective feedback on vehicle behaviors and environment
• Must be able to successfully complete in-house driving course/examination
• Local knowledge in test city of streets, geography and environmental features that may be challenging for Autonomous Vehicles
• Able to work days, nights and weekends
• Must be able to use company communication systems and communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal
• Must be able to read a map and possess knowledge of the Pittsburgh area
• Minimum of Ten (10) years of overall licensed driving experience
  
  

Bonus Points (not required):

• Basic working-knowledge of Autonomous Vehicle technology
• Experience with NHTSA Levels 2-5 Autonomous Vehicles preferred
  
  

Why you should join us:

• At Motional you’ll be a key member of the Fleet Operations team working on cutting edge technology that will be reshaping mobility. As an AV Testing Operator you’ll have a direct impact on our Autonomous Vehicle (AV) software and vehicle behavior working closely with the engineering teams. Individuals that work best in fast paced environments will thrive at Motional as we are constantly focused on improving our vehicles to deliver the safest transportation to those who need it. 
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Requires the ability to observe near/far/depth and color to safely operate Autonomous Vehicles and computer screens
• Able to be in confined stationary position to operate a vehicle for up to four (4) hours at a time for a total of up to ten (10) hours per day
• Able to be to be a driver and a passenger in an Autonomous Vehicle
• Able to operate grip gear shift, brake release, and steering wheel requiring coupling forces up to ten (10) lbs.
• Reach to either left or right shoulder to pull seat belt across body
• Move around the vehicle at beginning and end of shift for inspection of vehicle
• Will also inspect underneath of vehicle for leaks or damage
• Able to stay awake and alert on shift at all times
  
  

Safety Requirements:

Because interfacing with the public in a confined setting is an essential function of the job, Motional  currently requires those performing this role to be fully vaccinated. Anyone hired into this role should be vaccinated by their start date. Motional is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated where it is not an undue hardship to the Company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.

This position may be required to drive a Motional vehicle such as test cars, commercial cars or pool vehicles. Because of the safety sensitive requirements of this job position, employees will be required to complete a new hire drug test and will be required to undergo random drug testing.

Mission Summary:

The Mapping Analyst will provide global support to the Map Operations team and support launching autonomous vehicle service in new cities around the country and the world. The Mapping Analyst will provide support to the Market Entry Map Operations team by collecting infrastructure data and analyzing road features and work closely with product and engineering teams to guide feature development, and will support the global team by annotating maps, assisting with data-collection and map validation.

The Motional Las Vegas office is located less than 10 miles from the Las Vegas strip at 730 E Pilot Road, the Las Vegas office is home to one of the largest fleets of self-driving vehicles. The city’s grid system of roads and being one of America’s “smart cities” allows for extensive research and development testing.

Essential Duties:

• Annotate/digitize high-definition maps of roads that are used for autonomous driving, using in-house mapping software, and play an active role in the expansion and maintenance of mapped areas
• Perform in-depth analysis of road infrastructure using multiple data sources
• Conduct various validation tests to ensure quality control, including a peer-reviewing process with fellow mapping a, and conduct in-house vehicle simulations
• Investigate and fix map-related issues, conduct testing and update maps upon receiving feedback from the vehicle operations team or reviewing logs from vehicle runs
• Ensure that the annotated maps are ultimately well-validated, road-worthy and accurate while making rides safe, comfortable and error-free
• Identify pickup/dropoff areas to comply with market demand and AV capabilities
• Document and streamline map production and maintenance processes, and ensure that all map annotation best practices are well-documented and adhered to
• Work closely with the mapping software development team to investigate map data issues, report and replicate software bugs, conduct testing and provide useful feedback to improve the mapping software
• Work with engineering teams to identify, document, and prioritize features for engineering development
• Collaborate with product team to help define the company’s operating area
• Provide field support for road operations
• Support global mapping efforts
• Able to travel domestically to target cities for on-the-ground data collection and road study
• Additional duties assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

• Background in working with mapping software, GIS, AutoCAD or other spatial design software
• Bachelor Degree in geography, science, engineering preferred, minimally 6 month  experience with 2 to 5 years of experience highly preferred
• Knowledge of road traffic rules and regulations required
• Highly attentive to quality and detail; experience with QA/QC process preferred
• Enthusiasm for the AV industry as well as safety/mobility is preferred
• Able to present in front of small-medium groups 
• Exemplary organizational and time management skills
• Skilled in Microsoft/G-Suite applications including PowerPoint/Slides, Excel/Sheets, Word/Doc
• Valid driver's license required
• Minimum of at least 6 months of driving experience
  
  

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and at times for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, road conditions and pedestrian traffic.  The team member is regularly exposed to mechanical and computer parts. The team member is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles.  The noise level in the environment is low to moderate.

Safety Requirements:

Because interfacing with the public and/or other employees in a confined setting is an essential function of the job, Motional currently requires those performing this role to be fully vaccinated. Anyone hired into this role should be vaccinated by their start date. Motional is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated where it is not an undue hardship to the Company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.

Motional’s Las Vegas office is located less than 10 miles from the Las Vegas strip at 730 E Pilot Road and is home to one of the largest fleets of self-driving vehicles. The city’s grid system of roads and being one of America’s “smart cities” allows for extensive research and development testing.

Mission Summary:

A Triage Specialist is responsible for accurately reviewing data that has been collected from, but not limited to Public Road Evaluation (PRE) testing and performing first-level Root Cause Analysis and quality checks for third party Triage Contractors. They communicate between Engineering and component teams and help to improve Triage outcomes. This role will identify gaps and assist in creating processes that will enhance Triage throughput. Efficiency and quality is critical, but ultimately, a Triage Specialist plays a key role in maintaining the safety standards of how the AV performs on the road.

Essential Duties:

• Perform Level 1 Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on several different test modalities, including, but not limited to, public roads, closed courses, and simulation
• Work closely with third-party Triage contractors to help improve quality and throughput
• Closely partner with the Autonomy Team to maintain a rapport for a rapid and iterative feedback loop
• Drive the issue identification, analysis/introspection, mitigation, and reporting lifecycle with the System Performance engineers
• Thoroughly understand the different components of the software stack and maintain knowledge as things change, including expected behaviors and visual representation across various tools
• Show initiative and be a valued team member in our innovative, fast-paced, technical environment where cooperative teamwork across locations is the norm
• Analysis of simulated AV scenarios
• Accurately categorize events into a range of categories and types
• Tag logs to reflect search optimization and metrics which are appropriate for each
• Create and manage events on internal Triage developed tooling
• Investigate any logs that have extenuating circumstances that may have previously prevented a reviewer from completing their task, ending in a fully reviewed log
• Participate in the recurring standup to address new concerns and assignments that may need to be undertaken. This may include new information on which routes need to be prioritized and changes in the Triage process that need to be implemented
• Oversee and aid in the training of new team members and provide feedback on any misidentified incidents, and coach best practices to improve team efficiency
• Provide feedback on newly implemented tools and ways that they have impacted the review process in both a critical and positive manner
• Create and update process documentation as needed 
• Able to travel domestically
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Enthusiasm for the AV industry as well as safety and mobility
• Be proficient in working across a suite of proprietary software tools and applications
• Ability to understand technical terminology regarding the software stack and each contributing component
• Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment across multiple time zones with strong communication and collaboration
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to think logically and remove bias from the evaluation of problems
• Posses a detail-oriented mindset focused on safety
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills
• Have a strong attention to detail and be able to work independently
• Effective time management skills
• Able to analyze data for long periods without sacrificing efficiency and accuracy
• Experience in data quality assurance
• Experience with software engineering concepts, including requirements analysis, source control, and build processes 
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience using issue tracking and configuration management tools (E.g: Atlassian Confluence, Jira, Git.)
• Experience with software release management and release testing
• Entry-level experience with Linux and scripting languages (E.g: Bash/Shell, Python)
• Data Analysis experience and SQL
• Experience with the testing of autonomous vehicles
• Thorough understanding of robotics systems, including sensors, actuators, mechatronics, and software systems
  
  

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and at times for long periods; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. This position is not restricted to any one site. You will be responsible for traveling to all domestic and international testing locations.

Travel Requirements (greater than 10%): 

Expected to travel for 1 week each quarter visiting all of our testing sites - mostly to LV, but also domestically as needed for the business.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to the office environment, outside weather conditions, road conditions, and pedestrian traffic.  The team member is regularly exposed to mechanical and computer parts. The team member is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles.  The noise level in the environment is low to moderate. When occasionally visiting our test sites and tracks, the team member may experience some loud noises and harsh weather conditions. When traveling, the team members will be exposed to airports, airplanes, hotels and public transportation environments.

Motional AD LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we welcome all qualified applicants.  All applicants will receive impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or other legally protected status.  Motional AD LLC is a Drug-free workplace.

Motional’s Las Vegas office is located less than 10 miles from the Las Vegas strip at 730 E Pilot Road and is home to one of the largest fleets of self-driving vehicles. The city’s grid system of roads and being one of America’s “smart cities” allows for extensive research and development testing.

Mission Summary: 

The Director of Commercial Operations is a critical senior management team member and is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of Motional’s commercial fleet and supporting commercial partners. Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, the Director of Commercial Operations is expected to develop and maintain an excellent level of operating performance through increased reliability and close working relationships with cross-functional stakeholders. This role requires extensive operational experience to ensure that the efficient deployment of the commercial autonomous vehicle (AV) Fleet is safe, reliable and accessible. The Director will be responsible for achieving improved efficiencies by implementing new tools and technologies, while also ensuring that any cost-efficiency plans are driven by Motional’s core values and commitment to a driverless vehicle future.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Fleet Performance & Operational Excellence:

• Own end-to-end commercial fleet performance across all active markets, including safety, reliability, utilization, and service delivery metrics.
• Establish and drive KPIs such as fleet availability, autonomous miles, incident rates, MTTR (mean time to resolution), and SLA adherence.
• Translate operational data into actionable insights to continuously improve fleet efficiency, uptime, and customer experience.
  
  

Multi-Market Operations Leadership:

• Lead and standardize operations across multiple geographies, ensuring consistency in execution while adapting to local Operational Design Domains (ODDs).
• Develop scalable operating models that support expansion of fully driverless deployments.
• Ensure operational readiness for new market launches, including staffing models, infrastructure, and regulatory alignment.
  
  

Command Center & Incident Management Oversight:

• Provide executive oversight of real-time fleet command and control functions, including incident response, escalation protocols, and non-nominal event management.
• Ensure robust incident command structures are in place to rapidly contain risk and maintain public trust during high-severity events.
• Drive post-incident review processes to identify root causes and implement systemic corrective actions.
  
  

Cross-Functional Integration:

• Serve as the senior operational liaison across Engineering, Safety, Product, Mapping, and Commercial teams.
• Align fleet operations with system capabilities, product roadmap, and safety frameworks to ensure cohesive execution.
• Partner with Commercial and Business Development teams to support partner success and contractual performance obligations.
  
  

Field Operations & Resource Optimization:

• Oversee field support strategy, including On-Road Response Specialists (ORS), third-party vendors, and dispatch operations.
• Optimize resource allocation models to balance response time, cost efficiency, and service coverage.
• Ensure field operations meet defined SLAs and are equipped to support both driver-assisted and driverless operations.
  
  

Technology, Tooling & Process Innovation:

• Identify, implement, and scale operational tools, automation, and technologies that improve fleet performance and reduce manual intervention.
• Partner with Engineering and Product teams to define system requirements that enhance operational visibility and control.
• Champion data-driven decision-making frameworks across all levels of fleet operations.
  
  

Cost Efficiency & Financial Stewardship:

• Develop and manage operational budgets with a focus on cost efficiency, scalability, and ROI.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities without compromising safety, reliability, or customer experience.
• Ensure financial discipline aligns with company values and long-term driverless strategy.
  
  

Regulatory, Safety & External Stakeholder Engagement:

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements governing AV operations.
• Act as a senior representative with city officials, regulators, and first responders to maintain strong external relationships.
• Uphold and reinforce a safety-first culture across all operational functions.
  
  

Leadership & Organizational Development:

• Build, lead, and develop high-performing operations teams, including managers and frontline leadership.
• Establish clear accountability structures, performance management frameworks, and leadership development pathways.
• Foster a culture of urgency, ownership, and continuous improvement aligned with company values.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Operations, Marketing, Business, Engineering, Logistics); equivalent practical experience a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in operations leadership within mission-critical, real-time environments (autonomous systems, aviation, logistics, defense, or large-scale mobility operations).
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role (Director and above) with responsibility for multi-site or multi-market operations.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and commercial partnerships with performance-based contracts.
• Proven track record of owning and improving complex operational systems at scale, including safety, reliability, and cost performance.
• Demonstrated expertise in incident management, command-and-control structures, and operational risk mitigation.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, cost optimization initiatives, and resource planning.
• Experience leading cross-functional organizations and influencing Engineering, Product, and Commercial stakeholders.
• Deep analytical capability with experience leveraging data to drive operational improvements and strategic decisions.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to support a 24/7 operational model, including on-call escalation leadership.
  
  

Bonus Points (not required):

• Experience in autonomous vehicles, driverless systems, or mobility platforms.
• Background in air traffic control systems, military command-and-control, emergency management, or network operations centers.
• Experience scaling driverless or highly automated systems in real-world environments.
• Familiarity with ODD frameworks, geospatial operations, and real-time routing systems.
• Experience with fleet management platforms, telematics, and real-time operational analytics tools
• Proven success in launching new markets or expanding operations in regulated environments.
• Experience managing field operations or dispatch logistics, including SLA performance oversight.
• Track record of process standardization and operational scalability in high-growth environments.
• Background in safety operations, emergency response, or reliability engineering. 
  
  

Physical Demands & Working Environment:

• This role requires the ability to interface with both office and field environments.
• The employee is occasionally required to remain stationary at times for up to 50% of working time
• Operate and use office equipment.  
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Motional’s Las Vegas office is located less than 10 miles from the Las Vegas strip at 730 E Pilot Road and is home to one of the largest fleets of self-driving vehicles. The city’s grid system of roads and being one of America’s “smart cities” allows for extensive research and development testing.

Mission Summary:

We are seeking a motivated Test Control Engineer to join our Team. In this strong intermediate level role, you will take full ownership of assigned tasks within defined test execution procedures and support the broader Test Engineering team in validating sophisticated autonomous systems. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will ensure our vehicles and systems are mission-ready through rigorous readiness checks, real-time monitoring, and low-level subsystem validation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Execution & Readiness: Take full ownership of assigned tasks within defined test procedures, including specific checklist items and system monitoring. Perform all pre- and post-test readiness checks completely, accurately, and on time. 
• Set up, configure, and operate AB Dynamics systems (GST, Launchpad), including target preparation and robot operation.
• Execute structured scenario-based testing using track infrastructure and robotic platforms.
• Subsystem Validation: Execute and support fault injection and low-level control testing for critical subsystems, including actuator-level behavior (throttle, brake, steering) against expected control responses and safety constraints.
• System Monitoring: Provide timely and accurate real-time monitoring of assigned system statuses during testing to ensure safe and successful execution.
• Technical Support: Execute basic configuration and setup of instrumentation and telemetry. Assist in on-vehicle and off-vehicle tests focusing on critical components such as control systems and perception.
• Utilize Vector tools (CANalyzer/CANoe) for live debugging, signal tracing, and post-test analysis.
• Documentation & Triage: Maintain accurate, organized, and complete logs of all test activities. 
• Analyze vehicle logs (CAN, telemetry, system logs) to identify anomalies and support root cause analysis (RCA).
• Collaborate directly with developers to reproduce issues and validate fixes.
• Issue Escalation: Promptly and clearly escalate all anomalies or issues to a senior engineer immediately upon detection.
• Simulation Support: Support testing within virtual environments, including Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) platforms.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with laptop computers, GSuite apps, and touchscreen smartphones. Strong familiarity with Linux environments and a general understanding of low-level vehicle control systems.
• Hardware & Tools: Basic exposure to automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and tools like CANalyzer or CANoe for bus-level debugging.
• Programming & Data: Basic exposure to scripting languages such as Python, Bash/Shell, or SQL. Ability to analyze logs to assess system behavior.
• Communication: Proactive communicator who raises issues early and clearly with minimal prompting. Demonstrated ability to operate as a self-starter in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Professionalism: Punctual, reliable, and a strong team player who works cooperatively as a supportive member of the test execution team.
• Operational Requirements: Must be able to safely maneuver around autonomous vehicles and multitask with various technologies. Ability to work flexible shifts (mornings, evenings, weekends, or overnights) and travel up to 15% with short notice. Hands-on work at test track environments is a core part of this role. Comfortable working around vehicles, hardware, and test equipment daily.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to sit for extended periods and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Must be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Driver’s License: A valid driver's license is required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• General awareness of industry safety standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21448 (SOTIF).
• Experience with automated test case execution.
• Experience with track-based testing using robotics platforms.
• Experience testing low-level vehicle control systems (body-controls, braking, steering)
  
  

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and at times for long periods; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, road conditions, and pedestrian traffic.  The team member is regularly exposed to mechanical and computer parts. The team member is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles.  The noise level in the environment is low to moderate.

Motional AD LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we welcome all qualified applicants.  All applicants will receive impartial consideration regarding race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or another legally protected status.  Motional AD LLC is a Drug-free workplace.

Motional’s Las Vegas office is located less than 10 miles from the Las Vegas strip at 730 E Pilot Road and is home to one of the largest fleets of self-driving vehicles. The city’s grid system of roads and being one of America’s “smart cities” allows for extensive research and development testing.

Mission Summary:

The Director of AV Testing Operations is a senior leader responsible for shaping and executing the vision, strategy, and performance of Motional’s global test operations. Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, this role drives the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Motional’s AV testing and commercial fleet. This role is responsible for addressing any fleet resource bottlenecks, rapidly implementing required hardware changes and managing daily requirements of fleet systems for operational readiness. As a strategic leader, you will oversee cross-functional teams, establish scalable operational frameworks, and build strong partnerships across engineering, program management, and fleet operations. You will champion a culture of safety, accountability, and innovation while ensuring that Test Operations directly enables Motional’s roadmap toward commercialization and a driverless future.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the long-term vision for Test Operations, aligning resources, people, and processes with company objectives and commercialization milestones.
• Strategic Roadmap: Define and execute the global fleet strategy, ensuring infrastructure and resources are positioned for market expansion.
• Organizational Oversight: Lead, develop, and inspire a multi-level organization of managers, supervisors, and operators across multiple test sites, ensuring growth, accountability, and performance at every level.
• Operational Excellence: Establish and refine policies, SOPs, and key performance metrics that ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability of all testing activities.
• Executive Collaboration: Partner closely with senior leaders in engineering, safety, and product to ensure seamless integration of vehicle testing into Motional’s development and deployment lifecycle.
• People Development: Build and sustain talent pipelines, mentor emerging leaders, and implement workforce strategies that support long-term growth and retention.
• Innovation & Efficiency: Champion continuous improvement by deploying new tools, technologies, and operational models that enhance scalability and cost-effectiveness.
• Cross-Functional Engagement: Represent Test Operations in executive forums, customer demos, regulatory engagements, and strategic initiatives such as new market entries and partnerships.
• Data-Driven Innovation: Integrate and utilize data driven analytics to transform fleet maintenance from reactive to proactive, enhancing overall vehicle lifecycle value.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all fleet operations meet or exceed global safety standards and local regulatory requirements for autonomous vehicle deployment.
• Cultural Leadership: Drive a culture rooted in safety, accountability, and collaboration while embodying Motional’s values.
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, test engineering, program management, or related technical domains, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership (Director or above) capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity, balancing operational planning with tactical execution
• Demonstrated success leading large, distributed teams in a complex technical or R&D environment.
• Strong track record of influencing across executive leadership, building cross-functional alignment, and delivering results at scale.
• Expertise in performance management, organizational design, and workforce development.
• Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives that drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Exceptional executive communication, public speaking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (Engineering, Operations Management , or related field).
• One of the following certifications in; PMP, PgMP, CSM, ISO 9001/45001, CSM (Preferred).
• Flexibility to travel domestically up to 25%.
  
  

Bonus points (not required):

• Experience in the Autonomous Vehicle or Automotive industry.
• Familiarity with AV-specific hardware stacks (Lidar, Radar, Cameras) and calibration workflows.
• Direct experience with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) or developing Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Experience with DOT, NHTSA, or state-level DMV regulators.
  
  

Physical Demands & Working Environment:

This role requires the ability to interface with both office and field environments. While primarily office-based, the Director of AV Testing Operations may be present at test facilities, requiring the ability to safely operate and ride in autonomous vehicles, oversee vehicle inspections, and engage in field operations as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This role is based in our Las Vegas office and requires in-office days each week.

Motional’s Las Vegas office is located less than 10 miles from the Las Vegas strip at 730 E Pilot Road and is home to one of the largest fleets of self-driving vehicles. The city’s grid system of roads and being one of America’s “smart cities” allows for extensive research and development testing.

Mission Summary:

The Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Test Engineering team at Motional is responsible for validating the safety, functionality, and performance of our self-driving technology and commercial operations platform through rigorous, system-level testing. Motional is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Automation Test Engineer to join our AV Test Engineering team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and execution of backend and frontend automation frameworks for our fleet operations platform — the operational backbone of our commercial robotaxi service. You will also lead and mentor a fellow automation engineer, driving best practices and continuous improvement across the team.

What you'll work on:

• Own the architecture, development, and maintenance of scalable backend and frontend test automation frameworks for a fleet operations platform, with a primary focus on backend API and service-level validation.
• Design and execute comprehensive automated test suites covering backend services, APIs, and data pipelines, as well as frontend UI workflows within the operations platform.
• Lead integration testing efforts for third-party APIs and internal services, ensuring reliable end-to-end data flow across fleet management, dispatching, and monitoring systems.
• Develop automation solutions primarily in Python and Go for backend testing, and JavaScript for frontend validation, while proactively adopting new tools and frameworks as the platform evolves.
• Lead, mentor, and collaborate with one automation test engineer, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and support for professional development.
• Partner closely with software engineers and product teams to define test strategies, identify coverage gaps, and establish quality gates within CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct root-cause analysis on test failures and system defects, driving resolution across backend services and frontend interfaces.
• Contribute to documentation, test plans, and operational frameworks that bring clarity and transparency to the automation testing process for all stakeholders.
  
  

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years in software QA or test automation, with a strong emphasis on backend and API testing.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Technical Expertise:
• Hands-on proficiency in Python and Go for backend test automation, and JavaScript for frontend automation.
• Demonstrated experience designing and building automation frameworks from the ground up for complex, distributed systems.
• Experience with REST/gRPC API testing, service integration validation, and data pipeline verification.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated quality gates for production-grade software releases.
• Proven ability to lead technical efforts, operate autonomously, and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn new tools, frameworks, and technologies as the platform and stack evolve.
  
  

Bonus points:

• Experience with autonomous vehicle fleet monitoring, dispatching, or fleet management systems.
• Experience with Uber API or similar ride-hail/transportation platform integration testing.
• Familiarity with cloud telemetry systems or AV data pipelines.
• Experience in a cross-site or global engineering organization.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.

 This role is based in our Las Vegas office and requires in-office days each week.

Motional’s Las Vegas office is located less than 10 miles from the Las Vegas strip at 730 E Pilot Road and is home to one of the largest fleets of self-driving vehicles. The city’s grid system of roads and being one of America’s “smart cities” allows for extensive research and development testing.

Mission Summary:

The Remote Vehicle Assistance Agent monitors live data and provides remote assistance to Motional vehicles in autonomous mode when they encounter unknown situations. Using proprietary software tools, agents interact with the AV and provide context and assistance to allow the vehicle to continue its mission - no steering wheel required. 

What you'll be doing:

• Monitor Motional autonomous vehicles (AV) operating on closed courses and public roads
• Assist in the AV decision making with real world events to ensure safe and efficient paths of travel
• Monitor AV camera feed to ensure the cameras and AV are functioning properly
• Monitor AV systems to ensure AV and systems are functioning properly
• Provide support to AV in real time to assist with direction or safety of travel
• Work closely with various engineering teams for system testing and testing of new scenarios
• Work closely with design teams to support development of functions and performance of AV
• Interact with AV to resolve tickets and issues through various software and hardware
• Reporting of system functionality issues to management in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

What we're looking for:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Strong collaboration skills
• Proficiency in G-suite applications
• Independent, detail-oriented and exemplary organizational and time management skills
• Strong capability in analytical/ problem solving 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience as an Operator/Driver for Autonomous Vehicles, including some type of internal or external training on Autonomous Vehicle technology is preferred
• Basic working-knowledge of Autonomous Vehicle technology
• Experience and training on providing subjective feedback on vehicle behaviors and environment
• Local knowledge of city of streets, geography and environmental features that may be challenging for Autonomous Vehicles
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Able to work days, nights and weekends
• Must be able to use company communication systems and communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal
• Must be able to read a map and possess and/or learn traffic laws for locations where AV operate
  
  

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Requires near/far/depth and color vision to safely assist Autonomous Vehicles and computer screens
• Able to stay awake and alert on shift at all times
• Able to sit/stand for up to 10 hours at a desk
  
  

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The job operates in a combination of a professional office environment and the garage where company vehicles are stored and repaired.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.  While performing some duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to vehicle related fumes or airborne particles, moving vehicles and noise levels vary depending on the location within the building.  This position will also spend time outside as well as at our training tracks.

Motional AD LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we welcome all qualified applicants.  All applicants will receive impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or other legally protected status.  Motional AD LLC is a Drug-free workplace.

This role is based in our Las Vegas office and requires on-site days each week.

• Follow all safety policies and procedures while operating prototype-level Autonomous Vehicles on both defined and undefined routes, including a variety of geographic and environmental conditions.
• Operate in-vehicle data recording computers, including start/stop recording, data marking, and minor debugging when issues arise.
• Provide clear, accurate, and useful subjective feedback to the engineering teams on vehicle behavior observed.
• Ensures the safe operation of our test vehicles on public roads.
• Requires some initial travel for training and collaboration with other vehicle operators.
• Completes accident and incident reports as needed.
• Able to speak sufficient English in order to converse with first responders if necessary.
• Maintains current knowledge and adherence to all Motional AD LLC operating policies, procedures, and directives.
• Arrives to work on time for scheduled shift and with proper driving credentials on his/her/their person and is ready to work.
• Maintains current knowledge and is in compliance with local, county, and state traffic laws.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspection, which may include but not limited to cleanliness of the Autonomous Vehicle. This includes conducting an external/internal visual inspection of the vehicle and testing all necessary equipment, operating devices, and controls.
• Completes accident and incident reports.
• Control and manage emergency situations according to company procedures.
• Able to work in a team environment and operate AV with another person. Maintain cooperative behavior towards fellow team members, leads, supervisors, and managers.
• Requires flexibility in work schedule.
• Operate in-vehicle data recording computers, including start/stop recording, data annotations, and minor debugging when issues arise. Provide feedback to engineering teams gathered from testing.
• Utilize JIRA/Confluence software to execute testing tickets and document historical data findings to a global audience.
• Able to deploy and troubleshoot AV’s.
• Control and manage emergency situations according to company procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  
  

• Candidates must have and maintain a clean driving record for the previous 3 years, no DUIs for previous 10 years, and never be at fault in an accident that resulted in injury to any person.
• Prior experience as an Operator/Driver for Autonomous Vehicles is preferred, or some type of internal or external training on Autonomous Vehicle technology.
• Experience and training on providing subjective feedback on vehicle behaviors and environment.
• Must be able to successfully complete in-house driving course/examination.
• Local knowledge in the test city of streets, geography, and environmental features that may be challenging for Autonomous Vehicles.
• Basic knowledge of how to navigate through a smartphone using applications to complete job duties.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Able to work days, nights, and weekends at any time.
• Must be able to use company communication systems and communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbally.
• Must be able to read a map and possess knowledge of the local area.
• Must maintain a professional appearance.
• At least ten (10) years total driving experience.
• Utilize JIRA/Confluence software to execute testing tickets and document historical data findings to a global audience.
  
  

• Basic understanding of technical software that may include; Linux, Atlassian Confluence, Jira, Gitlab, and Python.
• If you currently do not meet all qualifications, or are currently working to obtain qualifying credentials, still submit your application for review.
• Data Analysis experience.
• 6 Months of NHTSA levels 2-5 Autonomous vehicle experience.
  
  

• Ability to pass a DOT exam.
• Able to be in a confined seated position to operate a vehicle for up to four (4) hours at a time for a total of up to ten (10) hours per day.
• Able to stay awake and alert on shift at all times.
  
  

Mission Summary:

The Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Test Engineering team at Motional is responsible for validating the safety, functionality, and performance of our self-driving technology through rigorous, system-level testing. As a Senior AV Test Engineer, you will take a lead role in the strategy, planning, and execution of comprehensive test campaigns that span perception, planning, and control systems across virtual, closed-course, and public road environments.

In this role, you will guide test development efforts across multiple AV subsystems, mentor junior engineers, and drive improvements to our tooling, test infrastructure, and methodologies. You will lead cross-functional initiatives that directly impact release readiness and safety assurance, translating high-level engineering requirements into scalable test plans and measurable quality outcomes. Your work will contribute to iterative development, fault injection analysis, and validation of safety-critical systems that meet the highest standards for reliability and compliance.

Essential Duties:

Technical Leadership & Validation:

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of validation campaigns across simulation, SIL, HIL, and on-vehicle environments, with a focus on perception, planning, and control systems.
• Serve as the technical lead for scenario-based testing, utilizing platforms like Applied Intuition or equivalents for synthetic and re-simulation use cases.
• Lead AV capability campaigns, employing AB Dynamics equipment for system-level validation and performance benchmarking.
• Own the creation and execution of test plans for complex mechatronic and software systems, including drive-by-wire (DBW), braking, steering, and system integrations.

Test Infrastructure & Analysis:

• Develop and maintain robust test infrastructure using Python, Shell, and automation frameworks, ensuring modular, reusable, and scalable test architecture.
• Conduct detailed analysis of logs and system behavior, supporting root-cause investigations across AV software and hardware components.
  
  

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Participate in and lead QA review cycles, helping to define entry/exit criteria, regression coverage, and release readiness gates.
• Ensure traceability and compliance by documenting procedures, results, and outcomes using Jira, GitLab, and Confluence.
• Contribute to compliance with safety-critical standards such as ISO26262, ISO21448 (SOTIF), and ISO9001.
  
  

Collaboration & Mentorship:

• Represent the Test Engineering function in cross-functional planning meetings, collaborating closely with perception, planning, controls, and safety teams.
• Mentor and support junior Test Engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  
  

Strategic Adaptation & Support:

• Continuously adapt and optimize test strategies in response to evolving product requirements, architectural shifts, and real-world findings.
• Support after-hours testing or incident triage as needed by fleet or field operations.
• Travel domestically on occasion to support on-site testing or operational deployments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Robotics, ECE, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in software QA or system testing, including AV, ADAS, robotics, or safety-critical systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in test strategy, test case development, test execution, and automation for complex mechatronic or autonomous systems.
• Experience leading end-to-end testing across software stacks and physical systems, including SIL, HIL, and real-world deployments.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in debugging, log parsing, and root cause analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional alignment and effectively report technical findings.
• Proven ability to lead technical efforts, mentor junior engineers, and operate with minimal oversight.
• High level of initiative, ownership, and accountability in a fast-paced, startup-style engineering environment.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to support late meetings, night shifts, or urgent test activities as required.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Deep familiarity with CAN-based tools (CANalyzer, CANoe) for fault injection, bus analysis, and subsystem verification.
• Working knowledge of industry standards for safety-critical systems such as ISO26262, ISO21448 (SOTIF), and ISO9001.
• Familiarity with AV safety case development or safety validation workflows.
• Experience with robotic middleware (e.g., ROS), cloud telemetry systems, or AV data pipelines.
• Experience in a cross-site or global engineering organization.
  
  

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and at times for long periods; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, road conditions, and pedestrian traffic.  The team member is regularly exposed to mechanical and computer parts. The team member is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles.  The noise level in the environment is low to moderate.

Motional AD LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we welcome all qualified applicants.  All applicants will receive impartial consideration regarding race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or another legally protected status.  Motional AD LLC is a Drug-free workplace.

Mission Summary:

The Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Test Engineering team at Motional is responsible for validating the safety, functionality, and performance of our self-driving technology through rigorous, system-level testing. As an AV Test Engineer, you will take a lead role in the strategy, planning, and execution of comprehensive test campaigns that span perception, planning, and control systems across virtual, closed-course, and public road environments.

Motional is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior/Mid-Level AV Test Engineer to join our AV Test Engineering team. You will play a lead role in validating the safety, functionality, and performance of our self-driving technology through rigorous, system-level testing across virtual, closed-course, and public road environments, with a direct focus on commercial readiness of our robotaxi service.

This role requires a proven technical leader who can guide test development, drive continuous improvements to our infrastructure, and ensure high standards for release readiness and safety assurance as we move towards mass deployment.

What you'll work on:

• Own the planning, design, and execution of comprehensive validation campaigns across Perception, Planning, and Control systems using simulation, SIL, HIL, and on-vehicle environments, specifically targeting scenarios critical for robotaxi service reliability and rider experience.
• Drive test execution and documentation to meet the highest standards, ensuring system compliance with safety-critical standards (ISO26262, ISO21448 (SOTIF)), with an emphasis on Operational Design Domain (ODD) limits and safe fallback behavior.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance robust, scalable test infrastructure and automation frameworks using Python, Shell, and relevant platforms to support high-volume, fleet-wide software rollouts.
• Serve as a technical lead for scenario-based testing (using tools like Applied Intuition) and AV capability campaigns, focusing on testing for end-to-end mission performance and service uptime.
• Service Readiness Validation:
  • Design and execute testing for non-driving features critical to the commercial service, including rider interactions, remote assistance handoffs, fleet operations protocols, and over-the-air (OTA) update verification.
  • Define and track Service Quality Indicators (SQI) and KPIs related to rider experience and operational efficiency during validation.
• Conduct detailed log analysis, support root-cause investigations across AV software and hardware, and utilize CAN-based tools for subsystem verification, particularly diagnosing issues impacting fleet efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Lead QA review cycles, define release readiness gates for commercial software, represent Test Engineering in cross-functional forums, and mentor junior engineers.

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years in software QA or system testing, specifically within AV, ADAS, robotics, or safety-critical systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Robotics, ECE, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Technical Expertise:
• Demonstrated expertise in test strategy, automation, and end-to-end testing for complex mechatronic/autonomous systems.
• Experience planning and executing tests in a simulated environment, both HIL and SIL
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating quality gates for production-grade software releases.
• Proven ability to lead technical efforts, mentor, operate with minimal oversight, and drive cross-functional alignment with teams like Fleet Operations and Product.

Bonus points:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Deep familiarity with CAN-based tools (CANalyzer/CANoe) and logging/debugging techniques.
• Working knowledge of industry safety standards (ISO26262, SOTIF).
• Familiarity with AV safety case development or safety validation workflows.
• Experience with robotaxi service features (e.g., in-cabin HMI testing, rider support systems).
• Experience with ROS, cloud telemetry systems, or AV data pipelines.
• Experience in a cross-site or global engineering organization.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and at times for long periods; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, road conditions, and pedestrian traffic.  The team member is regularly exposed to mechanical and computer parts. The team member is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles.  The noise level in the environment is low to moderate.