Senior Component Systems Engineer, Vehicle HMI/Cabin Monitoring

Motional; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 125,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Motional is seeking a Senior Component Systems Engineer to own HMI/Cabin Monitoring components for our next-generation vehicle platform in Pittsburgh. You will lead development, validation, and production readiness, collaborating with software, design release, system engineers, and Tier-1 suppliers to meet performance and safety targets.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in automotive component design and a strong background in HMI systems, CAN networks, Linux scripting, and ISO 26262.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive component design, development and integration.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with HMI systems engineering and/or SW development.
• Experience with in-cabin monitoring systems and related technologies.
• Familiar with AI algorithms used for in-cabin detection / monitoring of occupants and other objects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage component-level technical requirements throughout the program development lifecycle.
• Lead technical collaboration with component suppliers, serving as the internal technical expert for the component.
• Ensure all components comply with specifications for performance KPIs, safety, and reliability.
• Guarantee that components adhere to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Design Release Engineers to ensure components meet the overall product's program targets and goals.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers to confirm that component requirements satisfy system needs and that selected components integrate seamlessly into the overall system architecture.
• Responsible for validating component functionality through hands-on testing conducted at both the bench and vehicle levels.
• Lead issue resolution with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams in a timely and effective manner.

Skills

HMI systems

C/C++ scripting

Python

CAN/CAN-FD

Linux

NVIDIA DRIVE

vFlash

CANoe

JIRA

Confluence

ISO 26262

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vector CANoe

CANape

vFlash

Confluence

Polarion

JIRA

DVP&R

PFMEA

PTP/IEEE 802.1AS

Job description

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Vehicle Platform Engineering

Senior Component Systems Engineer, Vehicle HMI/Cabin Monitoring

Mission Summary:
Our Vehicle Platform Component team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Component Engineer to take technical ownership of our Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Cabin Monitoring systems (CMS) for Motional’s next-generation vehicle platform. In this role, you will lead the development, validation, and production readiness of HMI and CMS components. The incumbent will ensure that components adhere to all functional requirements and quality standards, and will support component delivery to satisfy all performance, cost, and timing objectives. As a highly self-motivated collaborator who enjoys solving complex challenges daily, you will work directly with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, design release engineers, system engineers, vehicle integration engineers and Tier-1 Suppliers. You will be directly responsible for requirements, guidelines, component readiness, verification & validation, and testing of HMI and CMS modules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage component-level technical requirements throughout the program development lifecycle.
• Lead technical collaboration with component suppliers, serving as the internal technical expert for the component.
• Ensure all components comply with specifications for performance KPIs, safety, and reliability.
• Guarantee that components adhere to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Design Release Engineers to ensure components meet the overall product's program targets and goals.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers to confirm that component requirements satisfy system needs and that selected components integrate seamlessly into the overall system architecture.
• Responsible for validating component functionality through hands-on testing conducted at both the bench and vehicle levels.
• Lead issue resolution with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams in a timely and effective manner.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in automotive component design, development and integration.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with HMI systems engineering and/or SW development
• Experience working on in-cabin monitoring systems and related technologies.
• Familiar with AI algorithms used for in-cabin detection / monitoring of occupants and other objects.
• Experience with automotive communication protocols including CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet, GMSL, and FPD-Link.
• Proficiency in Linux, including the ability to develop scripts (e.g., Python, C++) for testing, validation, and interaction with sensor hardware.
• Proficiency in automotive diagnostic tools, including Vector tools (CANoe, CANape, vFlash).
• Familiarity with hardware‑level time‑synchronization protocols (PTP/IEEE 802.1AS, PPS)
• Experience with requirement compliance, issue‑tracking and task management software platforms such as JIRA, Polarion, Confluence, etc.
• Familiarity with automotive high‑performance compute architectures (e.g., NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin / Thor).
• Experience with lab equipment, including power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and function generators.
• Experience with automotive environmental, EMI, and shock/vibration testing.
• Familiarity with automotive components validation documentation and procedures, such as DVP&R, DFMEA and PFMEA.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with an automotive Tier‑1 supplier on the technical development of electronic components.
• Understanding of vehicle integration, packaging, and functional safety standards (ISO 26262)

Bonus Points

• Prior experience in an autonomous vehicle or robotics company.
• Prior experience of HMI / CMS systems development at OEM.

This role is based in our Pittsburgh office and requires in-office days each week.

Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program. Motional’s benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

Salary Range

$125,000 — $167,000 USD

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We’re creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it’s not only good for our business, it’s the right thing to do.

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Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter , LinkedIn , Instagram and YouTube .

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