Test Specialist
Pittsburgh:
The Motional Pittsburgh office is located in the new Hazelwood Green development at 4734 Second Avenue, 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.
We are continuing to build and scale our Software Test Engineering team. The Test Specialist role is a great opportunity to enter the Autonomous Vehicle Engineering industry. If you are motivated and willing to learn about software and hardware to develop the ability to test a complex system and write thorough technical documentation, this is a great opportunity for you.
Role Responsibilities
- Review simulation test scenarios to validate predicted autonomous vehicle behavior at a high level.
- Execute safe repeatable test cases for extended periods of time 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.
- Document technical notes, reproducible issues, and 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 with Test, System, and Vehicle Integration Engineers to understand features, refine test and verification plans, resolve issues, and provide valuable feedback.
- Work cross functionally with Operations to communicate knowledge of new features or changes and ensure that testing is completed in a timely manner.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent with a few years of professional experience required. Associate or BS in Engineering/Physics/Science or relevant field preferred.
- 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 with a focus on safety.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexible and creative thinking.
Bonus Points
- Experience with Linux and script languages (esp. Python, Bash/Shell)
- 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 system is preferred
Motional is a driverless technology company making self-driving vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality.
The Motional team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who together are creating a first-of-its-kind technology with the potential to transform the way we move. We’re 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 most-established public robotaxi fleet.
As a leader in an emerging industry that has the promise of creating safer, more reliable and accessible transportation for all, it’s imperative we have a diverse workforce, create an inclusive culture, and understand the communities we operate in around the world.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is fundamental to Motional’s success. That’s why we’ve established a team to ensure DEI is at the forefront of the candidate and employee experience, beginning with the hiring process and continuing throughout your career. We also partner with organizations like the National Society of Black Engineers, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and the Society of Women Engineers to ensure our DEI work is informed by the latest thinking and approaches.
Strategically formed by 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, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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