Associate Vehicle Test Specialist

$64k - $76k

Full-time

Motional

Mission Summary:
Associate Vehicle Test Specialists support the business by working with Operations, Testing, Autonomy, Mapping, and System and Vehicle Integration Engineers to execute in-vehicle tests, refine test and verification plans, identify and resolve issues, and provide test results. You will communicate between teams and help with improving vehicle testing outcomes. We expect you to hold safety at the highest level while operating, testing, and maintaining our Autonomous Vehicle Fleet (AVs), have strong attention to detail, outstanding verbal and written communication practices, and embrace our core values as a member of the Motional team.
This role will focus on safely driving our vehicles, executing in-vehicle tests, reporting test results, coaching new team members on operations processes and procedures, and improving overall testing efficiency by identifying gaps and recommending process refinements. While efficiency is crucial, nothing comes before safety, and the Associate Vehicle Test Specialist is a key team member in upholding this responsibility.
Essential Duties:
Safely operate prototype-level Autonomous Vehicles on both defined and undefined routes, including a variety of geographic and environmental conditions, including closed course and public road testing.
Operate in-vehicle data recording computers, including start/stop recording, data annotations, and debugging when issues arise and coach new team members on the processes and procedures. Provide feedback to engineering teams gathered from testing.
Utilize JIRA/Confluence software to execute testing tickets and document historical data findings to a global audience and coach new team members on the processes and procedures.
Able to work in a team environment and drive with another person. Maintain cooperative behavior towards fellow team members, including peers, engineers, and members or management and leadership
Be able to provide quality ride service for passengers when applicable
Able to read and understand highway, street signs, and all traffic signals in a site-specific location
Maintains current knowledge and compliance with site-specific traffic laws and regulations
Able to communicate proficiently in English (written and spoken) to be able to communicate with public safety officers if necessary
Maintains current knowledge and adherence to all Motional operating best practices, policies, procedures, and directives
Arrives to work on time, prepared with all valid driving credentials and employee ID badge on their person at all time
Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspection of the Autonomous Vehicle and coaches new team members on the processes and procedures.
Completes accident and incident reports- as needed
Control and manage emergencies according to company procedures and coach new team members on the processes and procedures.
Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents for standard operating procedures (SOPs), including system/vehicle operations, system/vehicle testing, and user documentation.
Support global mapping efforts by collecting mapping data on predefined routes, verifying map changes, and other routing mapping tasks
Be an SME and assist with training current/new hire testing operators, including closed-course/public road facilitation in autonomous and manual methods of driving in addition to computer-based training
Support operations metrics tracking and data input
Support data collection operations
Execute safe, repeatable test cases for extended periods and document results to accurately verify and analyze system performance and data
Provide accurate, actionable, and detailed reports on the system/software state by testing and troubleshooting issues and coach new team members on the processes and procedures
Document technical notes, reproduce issues, flag real-time autonomous vehicle events, and support triage and resolution processes
Support Safety Steward driverless testing
Able to travel domestically
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
6 Months of Autonomous vehicle experience
Candidates must have and maintain a clean driving record for the previous 10 years.
A valid driver's license is required with a minimum of ten (10) years of driving experience.
Prior experience as an Operator/Driver for Autonomous Vehicles, including some type of internal or external training on safely operating AVs
High school diploma or equivalency
Experience and training in providing subjective feedback on vehicle behaviors and the environment
Must be able to complete in-house driving course/examination successfully
Able to work days, nights, and weekends
Must be able to use company communication systems and communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal
Must be able to read a map and possess knowledge of the testing area
Basic understanding of Linux and scripting languages, and robotics systems, including sensors, actuators, mechanical, and software systems.
Skilled in Microsoft/G-Suite applications, including PowerPoint/Slides, Excel/Sheets, Word/Doc
Successful completion of relevant eLearning content related to vehicle platforms
Ability to think logically and remove bias from evaluation of problems - demonstrated problem-solving skills
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:
Requires near/far/depth and color vision to safely operate Autonomous Vehicles and computer screens
Able to be in a confined seated position to operate a vehicle for up to four (4) hours at a time for a total of up to ten (10) hours per day
Able to be a driver and a passenger in an Autonomous Vehicle
Able to operate grip gear shift, brake release, and steering wheel requiring coupling forces up to ten (10) lbs.
Reach to either left or right shoulder to pull the seat belt across the body
Walking around the vehicle at the beginning and end of the shift to inspect the vehicle.
Will also inspect the underneath of the vehicle for leaks or damage
Able to stay awake and alert on shift at all times
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 extended 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 essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, road conditions, and pedestrian traffic as well as a traditional office environment. 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.
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: $64,000 USD - $76,000 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.
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 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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