Supervisor of Autonomous Vehicle Testing Operations

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Hazelwood Green campus) Motional’s Pittsburgh team operates from Hazelwood Green, an area known for its focus on sustainable urban development. The office offers river views and encourages collaboration among staff. Role overview The Supervisor of Autonomous Vehicle Testing Operations manages the daily activities of the Te…

Motional’s Pittsburgh office is based in Hazelwood Green, overlooking the Monongahela River. The team here works in a modern space that highlights both innovation and a commitment to sustainable community growth. Role overview The Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator (Day Shift) plays a key part in safely operating prototype autonomous vehicles in a range of real-world conditions. This position calls for steady attention to detail, reliable communication, and a strong focus on safety as Motional develops future transportation technology. Main responsibilities Drive prototype autonomous vehicles safely on public roads and test tracks in various settings. Manage in-vehicle data recording: start and stop recordings, mark important data, and address minor technical issues as they arise. Share clear and helpful feedback with engineering teams about how vehicles perform. Correctly interpret and obey traffic signs and signals. Communicate in English with public safety officials when necessary. Stay updated on Motional’s operational guidelines and local traffic laws. Arrive punctually, with valid driving credentials and ready for the shift. Carry out thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure all vehicle systems are functioning. Maintain the assigned vehicle and its components according to company expectations. Complete accident and incident reports as required. Respond appropriately to emergency situations, following company procedures. Follow all safety policies and protocols at all times. Provide quality service to passengers if the situation requires.

Join our innovative team at Motional as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Autonomous Vehicle Performance Metrics. In this role, you will be instrumental in enhancing the performance and functionality of our cutting-edge autonomous vehicles. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of experts to develop algorithms, analyze data, and contribute to the evolution of autonomous driving technologies.

Join Motional’s cutting-edge team in Pittsburgh, located in the vibrant Hazelwood Green development, a project aimed at revitalizing the neighborhood sustainably and inclusively. Our office boasts stunning views of the Monongahela River, positioning us at the forefront of innovation in this state-of-the-art facility.Mission Summary:As a Test Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our operations by collaborating with multiple teams, including Operations, Testing, Autonomy, Mapping, and System and Vehicle Integration Engineers. Your primary responsibilities will include executing on-vehicle tests, refining testing and verification plans, diagnosing issues, and delivering insightful test results. Effective communication across teams is essential to improving vehicle testing outcomes.Your focus will revolve around conducting on-vehicle tests, reporting findings, and optimizing testing efficiency by identifying gaps and suggesting process improvements. While efficiency is crucial, safety remains our top priority, and as a Test Specialist, you will be integral in upholding this standard.Essential Duties:Review simulation test scenarios to validate the anticipated behavior of autonomous vehicles.Provide field support for road operations.Contribute to global mapping initiatives.Track assets during drives and manage data ingestion.Support data operations and collection.Be proficient in software tools such as Confluence, Jira, and GSuite.Assist with smart city infrastructure requirements.Conduct field operations to facilitate validation processes.Execute safe, repeatable test cases over extended periods and document results to accurately assess system performance and data.Generate accurate, actionable reports regarding the state of systems and software through testing and troubleshooting.Document technical notes, replicate issues, flag real-time autonomous vehicle events, and aid in triage and resolution processes.Contribute to enhancing test execution processes and improving work efficiencies to scale operations effectively.Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams (Engineering, Operations, Mapping, etc.) to communicate updates on new features or changes, ensuring timely completion of testing.Willingness to travel domestically as needed.Perform additional duties as assigned.

Mission OverviewAs a Senior Electrical Engineer within the Vehicle Platform Engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in designing power and signal distribution systems for Autonomous Vehicles. We seek an individual proficient in the hardware design lifecycle, who thrives in a dynamic environment and can quickly adapt to evolving challenges. You will collaborate cross-functionally to gather essential details for establishing connections, generate comprehensive system diagrams, electrical schematics, and wiring harness diagrams, and assist in the creation of assembly and build documentation. Additionally, you will develop detailed component and system qualification, validation test plans, and lead testing efforts.We value detail-oriented problem solvers with strong critical thinking and time management skills who can effectively work both independently and as part of a team. You will engage with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and contribute to innovative processes that enhance our work.The Motional Pittsburgh office is situated in the state-of-the-art Hazelwood Green development, embodying the city's commitment to revitalizing the neighborhood in a thoughtful, inclusive, and sustainable manner. With beautiful views along the Monongahela River, our office is at the heart of this vibrant new community.

Join Motional’s Pittsburgh Team!Our Pittsburgh office is situated in the innovative Hazelwood Green development, a significant step towards revitalizing the neighborhood with a focus on sustainability and inclusivity. Enjoy stunning views of the Monongahela River while working in this state-of-the-art facility.Mission Overview:We are on the lookout for a dedicated Staff Design Release Engineer to become a key player in our newly established Design Release Engineering team within the Vehicle Platform Engineering group. This position will be responsible for the design release and seamless integration of vehicle control and interface subsystems, acting as the primary technical authority for essential vehicle modules such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Vehicle Interface Controllers (VIC), Cabin Monitoring Systems, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) hardware. Your role is crucial in ensuring technical excellence, fostering supplier collaboration, and guaranteeing hardware delivery that aligns with performance, cost, and timing goals.Your Responsibilities:Lead the complete design release process for critical vehicle system hardware, focusing on mechanical mounting, alignment, thermal management, electrical interfaces, and network integration.Drive technical execution throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development to sustaining engineering and continuous enhancements.Oversee the creation and release of comprehensive engineering documentation, ensuring alignment with vehicle-level design.Work closely with OEM partners to guarantee smooth mechanical, electrical, and network integration of controllers and interface modules.Define and maintain the Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) to validate against system performance criteria.Manage the Engineering Change (ECN) process, ensuring traceability, cost impact assessments, and cross-functional agreement.Serve as the primary technical contact for suppliers, monitoring part readiness through various development phases.Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Autonomy, Software Infrastructure, Quality, and Vehicle Integration teams for flawless hardware integration and performance.

Join our dynamic team at OdorZX Inc., a leader in the car wash and detailing industry, as an Operations Supervisor. In this critical role, you will ensure the seamless operation of our daily activities while fostering an environment of exceptional customer service. If you are passionate about leading a diverse team and committed to upholding high operational standards, we want to hear from you!Key Responsibilities:Manage daily operations at the client site, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and a smooth workflow.Lead, mentor, and train a team of car wash and detailing technicians to deliver exceptional results.Oversee inventory management of cleaning supplies and detailing products to maintain operational efficiency.Conduct regular quality inspections to ensure all vehicles are meticulously cleaned and detailed, meeting client satisfaction.Implement safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.Collaborate with management to devise strategies that enhance client satisfaction, boost revenue, and improve operational performance.Address client inquiries and concerns professionally, striving for optimal resolutions for client retention.Maintain accurate records of operations, including tracking sheets, employee attendance, and performance evaluations.

About Gecko RoboticsAt Gecko Robotics, we empower leading organizations to safeguard the integrity, reliability, and sustainability of vital infrastructure. Our innovative solutions, featuring advanced wall-climbing robots, state-of-the-art sensors, and an AI-driven data platform, offer clients unparalleled insights into the current and future condition of their physical assets. This integration fosters rapid decision-making, enhances operational efficiency and safety, and ensures mission readiness while protecting our environment and civilization from potential infrastructure failures.Position OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Test & Reliability Engineer to focus on the development and scaling of automated testing systems for our robotics platform. This pivotal role is dedicated to ensuring software quality through comprehensive regression testing, automation frameworks, and efficient debugging across software and hardware interfaces.In this hands-on position, you will collaborate with software developers, robotics engineers, and product teams to enhance test coverage, reliability, and confidence in releases. This opportunity is perfect for an engineer who is passionate about building testing infrastructure, troubleshooting complex issues, and working on systems functioning in real-world environments.You will engage directly with cutting-edge robotic systems and innovative inspection technologies deployed in critical infrastructure, witnessing the tangible impact of your efforts in the field.This role may require up to 25% travel to customer sites and operational locations (e.g., San Diego, Seattle, and other field locations).Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and scale automated regression testing frameworks for essential system functionalities.Establish test strategies and coverage for new features, balancing speed, reliability, and risk to facilitate high-confidence deployments.Design and execute tests across UI, robotic interactions, and sensor-driven workflows to validate the real-world behavior of systems.Investigate and troubleshoot issues across software, firmware, and hardware, ensuring timely root cause analysis and resolution.Utilize logs, metrics, and system data to diagnose issues in both testing and field environments.Analyze test results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to enhance product quality and reliability.Collaborate with software, robotics, and product teams to boost test coverage, system performance, and reliability.

Join our dynamic team at AccorHotels as a Starbucks Supervisor in Pittsburgh! In this leadership role, you will oversee daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and a high-quality experience for our guests. You’ll be responsible for training and mentoring staff, managing inventory, and fostering a positive work environment.If you are passionate about coffee and customer service, and possess strong leadership skills, we want to hear from you!

Join Jushi Holdings Inc. as a Shift Supervisor and play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations at our Pittsburgh facility. As a Shift Supervisor, you will lead and motivate a team, oversee production processes, and maintain quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your leadership skills in a dynamic environment.

Join the Dynamic Team at SPS!We are thrilled to present an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated Service Delivery Supervisor to elevate their career with us in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.SPS provides an attractive benefits package, which includes paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, legal and life insurance, a transit program, referral bonuses, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition discounts, and a 401K plan with company matching.The Service Delivery Supervisor (SDS) will play a pivotal role in managing all aspects of Lockbox Processing. This position entails providing leadership while actively participating in supervisory duties, guiding and directing lockbox operations. The SDS will be stationed on-site with our client, overseeing multiple locations or projects. Responsibilities include ensuring daily service delivery, managing employees, enhancing customer satisfaction, and maintaining compliance with all SPS policies. The SDS will serve as the primary daily contact for clients in collaboration with the Service Delivery Manager while supervising the onsite staff.This role is essential in consistently delivering the highest level of service to our clients and SPS employees, upholding the professional image of the company through prompt, courteous, and efficient service.

Join Waabi as a Mechanical Engineer, where you will be at the forefront of innovation in autonomous vehicle technology. In this role, you will collaborate with a dynamic team to design, develop, and optimize mechanical systems that drive our cutting-edge products.

Motional is on the lookout for a highly skilled Principal Engineer to join our Planning team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing motion planning and control systems that ensure safe, efficient, and comfortable operations for our fleet in intricate environments. Your expertise in cutting-edge research, advanced algorithm development, and robust software engineering will be crucial in crafting safe and intuitive routes for autonomous vehicles. If you are passionate about autonomous driving and eager to tackle real-world challenges while making a meaningful impact in a dynamic field, we would love to hear from you.Key Responsibilities:Lead the R&D of innovative algorithms and subsystems for motion planning in autonomous driving, enhancing our Operational Design Domain through advanced search-based and geometry-based methods, with a focus on probabilistic decision-making.Coordinate cross-functional projects to create or improve existing interfaces aimed at solving complex challenges.Evaluate overall system performance, identifying areas for enhancement and devising technical strategies to rectify deficiencies.Guide multidisciplinary project teams to deliver holistic solutions while considering the broader context of the planning system.Architect and integrate complex motion planning and prediction algorithms, driving their evaluation and optimization for real-world applications.Develop a robust, scalable codebase that supports rapid experimentation, prototyping, and rigorous assessment of new motion planning methodologies.Facilitate technical collaboration across perception, prediction, trajectory optimization, tracking, and control components to ensure comprehensive system performance.Utilize your extensive software development and research expertise to mentor colleagues on best practices, fostering a culture of technical excellence.Provide guidance and mentorship to both junior and senior team members, promoting an environment centered on product-focused engineering, thorough research, and advanced development.

About Us:At Glydways, we are redefining the concept of public transportation. We believe that mobility opens doors to opportunities—connecting individuals to housing, education, jobs, commerce, and healthcare. By enhancing transportation accessibility, affordability, and sustainability, we empower communities to flourish and unlock economic and social growth.Our mission is to transform transit through a solution that provides high capacity, outstanding user experiences, unmatched affordability, and minimal environmental footprint.The Glydways system is an innovative network of carbon-neutral, interconnected transit pathways driven by standardized autonomous vehicles on dedicated roadways. Available 24/7 with on-demand access, it offers personalized and efficient travel without the burden of heavy upfront infrastructure costs or ongoing taxpayer subsidies.With Glydways, we are not just developing a transportation system; we are crafting a future where everyone has the freedom to move freely and easily.Join Our Team:The Onboard Integration team is responsible for creating the software foundation that powers every Glydways vehicle. We operate within the Embedded Platform & Integration group and collaborate closely with Vehicle Hardware, Autonomy, Safety, and Track Operations to ensure seamless integration of components into a unified system on the road.Our work includes streaming data from new sensors, controlling vehicle actuators, developing our custom embedded Linux OS, integrating machine learning frameworks, and creating tools for live track operations. We are the glue that keeps vehicles and teams moving forward. We prioritize engineers who thrive in ambiguity, can extract meaningful insights from complex systems, and deliver results efficiently.

About the Role Motional is hiring a Senior Component Systems Engineer focused on Camera Sensors in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This position plays a key part in advancing sensor technology for autonomous vehicles. The engineer will help strengthen camera sensor systems, supporting both safety and performance across Motional’s products.

Technical Lead Manager, Motion Planning Join our innovative Planning team at Motional, where you will leverage your expertise in robotics and software engineering to develop production-ready autonomous vehicle technology. As the Technical Lead Manager, you will guide a dedicated team focused on designing and implementing advanced motion planning software for autonomous vehicles. This role demands strong leadership in defining motion planning and control systems that ensure the safe, efficient, and comfortable operation of our fleet in complex environments. You will spearhead the creation of cutting-edge motion planning algorithms, collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Localization, Perception, Prediction, Controls, ML Products, and Systems Engineering), and mentor a talented group of engineers to deliver state-of-the-art solutions. If you are driven by a passion for autonomous driving and enjoy tackling challenging real-world problems, we are eager to connect with you.

Senior Motion Planning Engineer (Evergreen)Join our innovative Motion Planning team at Motional, where your enthusiasm for robotics and software development will contribute to the advancement of production-ready autonomous vehicles. In this pivotal role, you will engage in groundbreaking research, devise sophisticated algorithms, and develop resilient software that enables safe, comfortable, and intuitive routing and motion for autonomous systems.Key Responsibilities:Lead the R&D of advanced algorithms for motion planning in autonomous driving, with a focus on cutting-edge search-based and geometry-based techniques, and decision-making under uncertainty emphasizing probabilistic methods.Architect and seamlessly integrate complex motion planning and prediction algorithms, driving their assessment and enhancement for real-world applications.Design and implement a scalable, high-performance codebase that promotes rapid exploration, prototyping, and critical evaluation of innovative motion planning methodologies.Facilitate technical collaboration, ensuring smooth interfacing with perception and prediction components upstream and trajectory optimization, tracking, and control components downstream, to guarantee comprehensive system performance.Utilize your extensive software development and research knowledge to educate peers on best practices, nurturing a culture of technical excellence.Mentor junior team members, fostering a product-focused engineering mindset, rigorous research, and advanced development initiatives.Qualifications:A PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is preferred; alternatively, a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in robotics, ideally within the autonomous vehicle sector.Over 5 years of research experience in robotics and motion planning, with a demonstrated history of contributing to state-of-the-art solutions.At least 3 years of C++ software development experience, emphasizing the creation of high-performance and dependable systems.Proven experience in leading technical development on complex features from problem formulation through research, implementation, and deployment in a production environment.A strong desire for continuous learning, innovation, and a commitment to advancing autonomous driving technology.Desired Skills:Familiarity with probabilistic models, including but not limited to Gaussian mixture models.

Mission Overview: The Senior Systems Safety Engineer: Leads the design and deployment of engineering safety protocols for our autonomous vehicle systems. Responsible for conducting hazard evaluations, risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to established industry safety standards including ISO 26262, SOTIF, and ASIL. Works closely with interdisciplinary teams consisting of software, hardware, and AI engineers to embed safety measures within the design and validation phases of our autonomous vehicle technology. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the creation and implementation of system safety processes tailored for autonomous vehicle platforms. Conduct hazard analysis and risk assessments (HARA) for various AV components and subsystems. Assist in defining and verifying functional safety requirements in accordance with ISO 26262 and SOTIF (ISO 21448). Collaborate effectively with hardware, software, and AI teams to integrate safety measures into perception, decision-making, and control systems. Support the development of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and fault tree analysis (FTA) for AV systems. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and industry safety standards, including SAE J3016, NHTSA, and UNECE WP.29. Oversee the execution of safety verification and validation plans, which include simulation, testing, and real-world driving scenarios. Engage with certification bodies and regulators to facilitate safety case documentation and approval processes. Foster a strong safety culture within the organization by providing guidance and training.

Join Aurora Innovation as a Software Engineer focused on developing our Behavior Planning Machine Learning Platform. In this dynamic role, you will contribute to pioneering technologies that enhance autonomous vehicle performance. You will collaborate with a talented team and leverage cutting-edge machine learning techniques to create innovative solutions for real-world challenges.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer at Waabi, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest quality standards for our suppliers. You will be responsible for conducting supplier assessments, managing quality audits, and collaborating with suppliers to resolve quality issues. Your expertise will help us maintain excellence in our supply chain, contributing to innovative solutions in the autonomous vehicle space.