Motional

Motional

AV Test Engineer

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$98k-$130kDetected 28 days ago
PythonBashLinuxCustomer SupportRoboticsControlsResearchCommunication

About the role

  • 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.
  • Ability to analyze logs to assess system behavior. - Communication: Proactive communicator who raises issues early and clearly with minimal prompting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Test Planning initiatives - Define the test strategy, scope, resources, and timelines for new feature releases.
  • End-to-End Test Case Development - Design, write, and maintain detailed, reusable test cases and test suites that map directly to functional requirements
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Simulation Support: Support testing within virtual environments, including Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) platforms.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Must be able to safely maneuver around autonomous vehicles and multitask with various technologies.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with laptop computers, GSuite apps, and touchscreen smartphones.
  • Ability to analyze logs to assess system behavior.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate as a self-starter in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
  • Operational Requirements: Must be able to safely maneuver around autonomous vehicles and multitask with various technologies.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency with laptop computers, GSuite apps, and touchscreen smartphones.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • 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
  • use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Skills

  • Basic exposure to automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and tools like CANalyzer or CANoe for bus-level debugging.
  • Utilize Vector tools (CANalyzer/CANoe) for live debugging, signal tracing, and post-test analysis.

Compensation

  • $98,000 - $129,500 USD
  • Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We're driven by something more.
  • Our journey is always people first.
  • We aren't just developing driverless cars
  • we're creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect.
  • Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move.
  • The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only.

Benefits

  • This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity.
  • The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
  • Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional's benefits program.
  • Motional's benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

Company info

  • We are seeking a motivated AV Test Engineer to join our Team.

Equal opportunity

  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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