AV Test Engineer

Summary

Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. The AV Test Engineer will be responsible for validating the safety, functionality, and performance of self-driving technology through rigorous testing and will contribute to test strategy, scenario creation, and infrastructure development.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test campaigns for self-driving features (perception, planning, and control) across virtual, synthetic, and physical environments
• Leverage Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and scenario-based simulation platforms (e.g., Applied Intuition) for feature validation and regression testing
• Create synthetic and log-replay scenarios to support root-cause analysis and large-scale release validation
• Perform mechatronic and systems integration testing, including closed-course test track validation and on-vehicle environments
• Develop and maintain detailed test plans and automation scripts using Python and Bash/Shell
• Analyze logs and data to assess system behavior and conduct root-cause investigations, collaborating cross-functionally with perception, planning, hardware, and safety teams
• Conduct fault injection and low-level control testing using tools like CANalyzer or CANoe for subsystems such as drive-by-wire (DBW), braking, and steering
• Ensure testing practices align with industry standards such as ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), and ISO 9001
• Document procedures and technical findings using tools like Confluence, Jira, and GitLab to ensure traceability

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Robotics, ECE, Computer Science, or a relevant technical field
• 2+ years in software QA, systems testing, or mechatronic system validation, preferably within ADAS or autonomous systems
• Proficiency in Linux and programming/scripting languages such as Python, C++, or Bash/Shell
• Experience writing and developing comprehensive test cases and test plans
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, debug, and think logically to remove bias from problem evaluation
• Ability to operate effectively amid ambiguity and interpret evolving system requirements in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with AV simulation platforms (e.g., Applied Intuition, IPG Carmaker, NVIDIA DRIVE Sim)
• Hands-on experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
• Experience with track-based testing and mechatronic system integration

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Robotics, ECE, Computer Science, or a relevant technical field
• 2+ years in software QA, systems testing, or mechatronic system validation, preferably within ADAS or autonomous systems
• Proficiency in Linux and programming/scripting languages such as Python, C++, or Bash/Shell
• Experience writing and developing comprehensive test cases and test plans
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, debug, and think logically to remove bias from problem evaluation
• Ability to operate effectively amid ambiguity and interpret evolving system requirements in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Haves

• Proficiency with AV simulation platforms (e.g., Applied Intuition, IPG Carmaker, NVIDIA DRIVE Sim)
• Hands-on experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
• Experience with track-based testing and mechatronic system integration

Benefits

• 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.