Motional

Motional

Autonomous Driving Test Operator

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 days ago
GitLinuxJiraConfluenceCommunicationCollaborationAdaptability

About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Testing & Data Collection: Operate in-vehicle data systems, execute testing procedures, and document actionable feedback for engineering teams using tools like JIRA and Confluence.
  • Vehicle Readiness: Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-trip inspections, support basic troubleshooting, and maintain the overall care, condition, and cleanliness of assigned vehicles.
  • Vehicle Cleanliness & Upkeep: Maintain the cleanliness and professional presentation of assigned vehicles, including interior and exterior upkeep, to ensure they are clean, tidy, and ready for operation at all times.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
  • At Motional, you'll work alongside teams developing cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology that is reshaping transportation.
  • Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-trip inspections, support basic troubleshooting, and maintain the overall care, condition, and cleanliness of assigned vehicles.

Requirements

  • Licensing & Driving Record: Valid Nevada State Driver's License with an exceptional record (clean for the past 3 years, no DUIs within 10 years, and no at-fault injury accidents).
  • Work Environment & Availability: Ability to remain calm, alert, and safety-focused in dynamic driving environments.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams (engineers, leads, fellow operators), arrive punctually with all required driving credentials, and travel occasionally as needed.
  • High school diploma (or GED equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of licensed driving experience.
  • Valid Nevada State Driver's License with an exceptional record (clean for the past 3 years, no DUIs within 10 years, and no at-fault injury accidents).
  • Ability to remain calm, alert, and safety-focused in dynamic driving environments.
  • Team Collaboration & Professionalism: Work closely with cross-functional teams (engineers, leads, fellow operators), arrive punctually with all required driving credentials, and travel occasionally as needed.
  • Education & Experience: High school diploma (or GED equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of licensed driving experience.
  • Licensing & Driving Record: Valid Nevada State Driver's License with an exceptional record (clean for the past 3 years, no DUIs within 10 years, and no at-fault injury accidents). Must successfully complete an in-house driving examination.
  • Skills & Technology: Comfort using smartphones, navigation tools, and communication systems, combined with strong English communication and teamwork skills.
  • Work Environment & Availability: Ability to remain calm, alert, and safety-focused in dynamic driving environments. Flexible to work varying schedules, including days, nights, and weekends.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience providing subjective feedback on vehicle behavior and environmental conditions.

Nice to have

  • Prior experience providing clear and concise subjective feedback on vehicle behavior and environmental conditions.
  • Prior experience as an Operator/Driver for Autonomous Vehicles preferred, or completion of internal or external training related to autonomous vehicle technology.
  • Experience working with NHTSA Levels 2-5 autonomous vehicle systems.
  • Familiarity with technical tools and software such as Linux, JIRA, Confluence, GitLab, and/or Python.
  • Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • Must pass a standard DOT physical examination and drug screening prior to employment.
  • Must be able to remain seated and operate a vehicle for up to 4 consecutive hours, and up to 10 hours per day.
  • Function adaptively as both a driver and a passenger within autonomous vehicle systems.

Skills

  • Comfort using smartphones, navigation tools, and communication systems, combined with strong English communication and teamwork skills.

Compensation

  • $50,000 - $52,000 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.

Company info

  • Safely operate prototype autonomous vehicles across diverse weather and traffic conditions while strictly adhering to all state/local traffic laws, signage, and company safety directives.
  • We are hiring Autonomous Driving Test Operators to support Motional's growing AV Test Operations team.
  • We value individuals who are adaptable, collaborative, detail-oriented, and excited to contribute in a rapidly evolving industry.
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