Principal Engineer, Autonomy Systems Engineering, ODD Definition – Risk

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nevada, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead evaluations for driverless readiness.

• Supervise testing procedures and ensure that enhancements or customizations are effectively integrated.

• Collaborate with test executors to confirm that evaluations align with the intended scope.

• Analyze test outcomes derived from commercial-grade software builds.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between different testing modalities.

• Ensure that consistent and accurate results are reported.

• Identify and categorize operational risks arising from test analyses.

• Work alongside the safety team on risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

• Communicate risks to stakeholders, including company leadership.

• Partner with developers to identify root causes and convey issues based on their severity.

• Assist in the autonomy development roadmapping in collaboration with TPM and Commercial teams.

• Contribute to enhancing performance within existing Operational Design Domains (ODDs) and help expand and scale into new ODDs.

• Create, maintain, and enhance tools for large-scale data analysis.

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders in autonomy, vehicle platform, safety, infrastructure, and operations to build the safety case for driverless IONIQ 5 robotaxis.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.

• A minimum of 7 years of engineering experience.

• Preferred experience with an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) or automated driving system.

• Strong comprehension of contemporary software development principles and production best practices.

• Experience with database querying and visualization tools such as SQL and Looker.

• Experience in agentic-based software development and data analysis.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities in the evaluation of complex system performance and data analysis.

• Proficient in Git and standard version control practices.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

• Capability to convey technical concepts and results to engineers, product managers, and leadership.

• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

• Strong attention to detail and dedication to data quality, accuracy, and rigorous testing.

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, agile, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environment.

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%, including 1–2 weeks each quarter to testing locations.

• Must meet U.S. employment eligibility requirements; Motional participates in E-Verify.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401k with a company match.

• Health savings accounts.

• Life insurance.

• Pet insurance.

• Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses or company equity may be included.

• Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

• Drug-free workplace.