- Robot type
- Autonomous Vehicle
- Location
- PittsburghPennsylvaniaUSA
- Job type
- Manufacturing
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
- Salary
- $125,000–$167,000 a year
Full-time
Senior AV Test Engineer
Job description
The Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Test Engineering team at Motional is responsible for validating the safety, functionality, and performance of our self-driving technology through rigorous, system-level testing. As a Senior AV Test Engineer, you will take a lead role in the strategy, planning, and execution of comprehensive test campaigns that span perception, planning, and control systems across virtual, closed-course, and public road environments.
In this role, you will guide test development efforts across multiple AV subsystems, mentor junior engineers, and drive improvements to our tooling, test infrastructure, and methodologies.
Job requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Robotics, ECE, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in software QA or system testing, including AV, ADAS, robotics, or safety-critical systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in test strategy, test case development, test execution, and automation for complex mechatronic or autonomous systems.
- Experience leading end-to-end testing across software stacks and physical systems, including SIL, HIL, and real-world deployments.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in debugging, log parsing, and root cause analysis.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional alignment and effectively report technical findings.
- Proven ability to lead technical efforts, mentor junior engineers, and operate with minimal oversight.
- High level of initiative, ownership, and accountability in a fast-paced, startup-style engineering environment.