Associate Vehicle Test Specialist

Motional•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•$64,000 - $76,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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