Senior Engineer, Vehicle Integration
MotionalPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · Posted 22 days agoDescription
What you'll be doing:
- Lead the design, development, and integration of complex electrical and mechanical systems for autonomous vehicles, ensuring they meet rigorous performance, safety, and reliability standards.
- Architect, analyze, and optimize vehicle electrical and networking systems (Automotive Ethernet, CAN) to enhance data throughput, fault tolerance, and system scalability.
- Spearhead the diagnosis and resolution of complex, intermittent system failures using advanced debugging tools (e.g., high-speed oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers) and sophisticated PC-based diagnostic and simulation software.
- Mentor junior engineers on best practices for system triage, troubleshooting, repair, and validation.
- Develop and execute comprehensive integration test plans for new vehicle features and subsystems, coordinating efforts across multiple engineering disciplines and external partners.
- Author and maintain high-level technical documentation for system architectures, design requirements, and validation procedures.
What we're looking for:
- Expert-level knowledge of vehicle electrical and networking systems (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.) with a deep understanding of communication protocols and their limitations.
- Proven track record of success in root-cause analysis, systematic issue isolation, and resolution for complex hardware-software integration problems.
- Extensive experience with advanced Linux terminal troubleshooting, including scripting and low-level system diagnostics.
- Deep understanding of computer system architecture, including embedded systems, processing units, and networking hardware.
- Demonstrated ability to author and maintain highly technical documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and system validation plans.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with external suppliers and partners.
- Extensive experience with various sensors, including cameras, LiDAR, and RADAR, and an understanding of their integration challenges.
- Master's degree or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering, or 10+ years of relevant experience in a senior-level role.
Preferred, but not required:
- Professional proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C++ for scripting, automation, and data analysis.
- Experience with advanced issue-tracking and project management platforms (e.g., JIRA, Polarion, Confluence), including dashboard creation and workflow optimization.
- Working knowledge of functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) and their application in autonomous systems.
This role is based in our Pittsburgh 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.
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.
Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.
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