Senior AV Test Engineer

Job overview

The Senior AV Test Engineer works onsite in Pittsburgh, PA. The salary range is $125,000–$167,000 per year. Motional develops autonomous vehicle technology with the stated aim of making driverless vehicles safe, reliable, and accessible. The engineer leads system-level test strategy and execution across autonomous vehicle subsystems and testing environments. The role improves test infrastructure and methods, mentors engineers, and supports release readiness and safety assurance for safety-critical systems.

What you'll do

• Lead validation testing across simulation, SIL, HIL, and on-vehicle environments
• develop scenario-based test plans for perception, planning, control, and vehicle systems
• build test infrastructure with Python, Shell, and automation frameworks
• analyze logs and investigate root causes
• lead QA reviews and define release criteria
• document results and compliance
• collaborate across engineering teams and mentor junior engineers
• support after-hours testing or incident triage as needed
• travel domestically on occasion.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior av test engineer

autonomous vehicles

system testing

perception

planning and control

simulation

sil

hil

python

pittsburgh pa

motional

$125k–$167k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, health savings accounts, life insurance, and pet insurance.

Why this role

The role may require after-hours testing or incident triage and occasional domestic travel; the schedule may include late meetings, night shifts, or urgent test activities as required.

About the employer

Motional is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.