Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator II — Field Testing & Data

Motional AD Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,500; Full time

Job summary

Motional seeks experienced Test Operators to safely drive prototype autonomous vehicles on defined and undefined routes, including diverse environments. You will manage in-vehicle data recording, annotate tests, and provide feedback to engineering teams while mentoring fellow operators.

Applicants should have a valid license with 10+ years driving, map reading skills, and the ability to work days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have and maintain a clean driving record for the previous 10 years.
• A valid driver's license is required with a minimum of ten years of driving experience.
• Prior experience as an Operator/Driver for Autonomous Vehicles, including some training on safely operating AVs.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Experience providing subjective feedback on vehicle behaviors and the environment.
• Must complete in-house driving course/examination successfully.
• Able to work days, nights, and weekends.
• Read a map and know the testing area.
• Proficient with a laptop, GSuite, and touchscreen smartphone; basic robotics knowledge.
• Completion of relevant eLearning content related to vehicle platforms.
• Ability to think logically and remove bias in problem evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate prototype-level Autonomous Vehicles on defined and undefined routes in varied conditions.
• Operate in-vehicle data recorders, annotate data, and provide feedback to engineering.
• Use JIRA to manage tasks and ticket status changes.
• Direct execution of test plans and communicate vehicle intent to teammates.
• Provide quality ride service for passengers when applicable.
• Read highway signs and comply with local traffic laws.
• Maintain knowledge of Motional operating practices and release procedures.
• Arrive on time with credentials and badge; perform pre/post inspections.
• Complete accident reports and manage emergencies per procedures.
• Write basic quality reports with linked in-vehicle timestamps.
• Support mapping efforts by collecting and verifying route data.
• Assist with training and mentorship for Test Operators.
• Support operations metrics and data collection.
• Execute safe, repeatable test cases and document results.
• Troubleshoot and reproduce issues with guidance from seniors.
• Document notes and track in-vehicle issues.
• Travel domestically as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driving experience

Map reading

Tech proficiency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Jira

Job description

Motional seeks experienced Test Operators to safely drive prototype autonomous vehicles on defined and undefined routes, including diverse environments. You will manage in-vehicle data recording, annotate tests, and provide feedback to engineering teams while mentoring fellow operators.

Applicants should have a valid license with 10+ years driving, map reading skills, and the ability to work days, nights, and weekends.