Platform Performance Testing Engineering Specialist

Mission Summary:

The Platform Performance Test Engineering Specialist supports safe and scalable autonomous vehicle deployment by leading structured on-road validation activities to evaluate platform performance in real world operation conditions.

This role partners with Operations, Autonomy, Mapping, Data Platform, TPM and Vehicle Integration teams to create and execute repeatable field validation, analyze system behavior, and ensure platform performance meets defined safety and reliability standards.

The primary focus is on real world performance evaluation, structured test execution, and traceable validation coverage in support of deployment readiness.

Essential Duties:

• Plan create, and execute structured on road validation test cases to evaluate autonomous vehicle platform performance under real-world operating conditions

• Create, maintain and manage test cases in Zephyr to ensure repeatable, scalable and traceable validation coverage

• Analyze on road performance metrics to identify trends, potential regressions and edge case behavior

• Participate in edge case testing activities to assess the platform robustness in complex traffic and environmental conditions and autonomous modalities

• Contribute performance-based input for full driverless validation gates and deployment readiness assessments

• Review simulation test scenarios to validate predicted autonomous vehicle behavior at a high level.

• Support global mapping efforts

• Asset tracking of drives and ingesting data

• Be fluent in software applications such as Confluence, Jira & GSuite

• Support smart city infrastructure for internal business needs

• 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 Las Vegas office and requires in-office days each week.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. 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.

Salary Range
$67,000—$84,938 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.

Higher purpose, greater impact.

We’re creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it’s not only good for our business, it’s the right thing to do.

Scale up, not starting up.

Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We’re driven to scale; we’re moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges.

Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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