Systems Engineer: AV Capability Performance

Mission Summary: 

The Capability Performance Team owns the Systems Engineering Behavioral Competencies/AV Capabilities for the Motional ADS. The team sets up behavioral expectations for the Motional ADS and uses a Multimodal Testing (simulation, resimulation, closed course, public road) approach to evaluate the AV performance against expectations. Ultimately, the team is responsible for documenting AV Performance for software releases and creating readiness reports.

As the team grows to support more and more behavioral competencies, we are looking for an Engineer to help build a strategy to analyze and visualize large scale testing data generated by the team in meaningful ways. This person will build important relationships with internal and cross-functional teams throughout the organization to maintain a cohesive understanding of AV performance, as applicable to the behavioral competencies.

What you'll be doing: 

• Support standardization of metrics used in performance evaluation for AV Capabilities to ensure consistency
• Effectively utilize existing metrics and propose the need for new metrics to evaluate AV performance in large scale simulation testing
• Propose and implement ideas to analyze simulation, resimulation and closed course testing results for stakeholders in Systems, Autonomy, Safety, etc.
• Help Capability Performance Team deliver strategic insights and recommendations on projects regarding scenario-based simulation testing
• Build meaningful visualizations and templates for the team 
• Focus on automating simulation results analysis processes and gaps, and removing manual processes, where applicable
• Support the development, execution, and analyses of scenario simulation test cases for features validation
• Communicate test results to development teams and management; facilitate resolution of technical issues

What we're looking for: 

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in Data Science, Statistics or Computer Science OR equivalent experience in data science in relevant industry
• Fluency in SQL or similar languages
• Fluency in data visualization techniques
• Python coding experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong, cross functional relationships
• Strong communication skills; effective in communicating complex concepts and driving resolutions
• Self-starter who is motivated to set and achieve goals and takes initiative to drive ambiguous tasks/projects to completion

Bonus points: 

• Masters degree in Data Science or Computer Science
• Experience in Autonomous Vehicles or other robotics industries
• Experience using simulation tools
• Experience in evaluating Autonomous Driving Behavior

Why you should join us: 

You will experience a fast paced working environment where you’ll be challenged to find new ways of thinking.  Your colleagues are eager for fresh ideas to address the challenging problems still to be solved.

Our team is commercializing a world-class driverless system. The Motional team is behind some of the industry’s largest leaps forward in the last decade, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world’s first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world’s most-established public robotaxi fleet. Strategically formed by Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives.  We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and provide a supportive work environment that prioritizes collaboration, communication, and creativity. Our team members are committed to delivering high-quality results that make a real difference in the world. If you are passionate about the future of autonomous vehicles and want to work with a team of talented and motivated professionals, we encourage you to apply to join our team.  Additionally, we offer excellent benefits to include generous medical plans, wellness benefits, unlimited PTO, 401k and equity, to name a few.

Working conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to convey and detect communication
• The employee occasionally required to remain stationary at times for up to 50% of working time, move in designated working areas; & operate and use office equipment
• The employee may occasionally move up to 50 pounds

This position can support remote work within the United States.  

 

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business need