Platform Performance Testing Engineering Specialist

Motional•Las Vegas, NV

12h•$67,000 - $84,938•Onsite

About The Position

The Platform Performance Test Engineering Specialist supports safe and scalable autonomous vehicle deployment by leading structured on-road validation activities to evaluate platform performance in real world operation conditions. This role partners with Operations, Autonomy, Mapping, Data Platform, TPM and Vehicle Integration teams to create and execute repeatable field validation, analyze system behavior, and ensure platform performance meets defined safety and reliability standards. The primary focus is on real world performance evaluation, structured test execution, and traceable validation coverage in support of deployment readiness.

Requirements

Enthusiasm for the AV industry as well as safety/mobility
Experience in the automotive industry or a fleet
Basic understanding of Linux and scripting languages
Exemplary organizational and time management skills
Skilled in Microsoft/G-Suite applications including PowerPoint/Slides, Excel/Sheets, Word/Doc
Valid driver's license required
Successful completion of relevant eLearning content related to vehicle platforms
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 focused on safety.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Flexible and creative thinking.
Ability to work AM/PM hours as well as weekends depending on testing needs

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

Plan create, and execute structured on road validation test cases to evaluate autonomous vehicle platform performance under real-world operating conditions
Create, maintain and manage test cases in Zephyr to ensure repeatable, scalable and traceable validation coverage
Analyze on road performance metrics to identify trends, potential regressions and edge case behavior
Participate in edge case testing activities to assess the platform robustness in complex traffic and environmental conditions and autonomous modalities
Contribute performance-based input for full driverless validation gates and deployment readiness assessments
Review simulation test scenarios to validate predicted autonomous vehicle behavior at a high level.
Support global mapping efforts
Asset tracking of drives and ingesting data
Be fluent in software applications such as Confluence, Jira & GSuite
Support smart city infrastructure for internal business needs
Provide accurate, actionable, and detailed reports on the system/software state by testing and troubleshooting issues.
Document technical notes, reproduce issues, 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 cross-functionally with various teams (Engineering, Operations, Mapping, etc. ) to communicate knowledge of new features or changes and ensure that testing is completed in a timely manner.
Able to travel domestically
Additional duties assigned