Systems Engineer, Performance Analysis

Motional; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 135,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading autonomous technology company is seeking a Systems Engineer for Performance Analysis in Boston. You will support the high-level quality of autonomous driving technology, conducting analysis and collaborating with software teams. Candidates should have 2+ years in safety-critical systems and experience with Linux and scripting. This role offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary range of $104,000 to $135,500 USD.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in safety critical systems.
• Experience with software engineering concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform Root Cause Analysis and Fault Tree Assessment.
• Collaborate with software development teams.
• Develop stakeholder documentation.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Troubleshooting

Analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc.)

Tools

Linux

Python

Jira

Git

Job description

Systems Engineer, Performance Analysis

Company: Motional

A Performance Analysis Engineer will deliver capabilities in support of maintaining a high level of system quality and vehicle behavior for our autonomous driving technology. Ideal candidates for this position must have experience with system and sub‑system level analysis, verification and validation methodologies, and cross‑team collaboration across software, testing and project management groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Fault Tree Assessment (FTA), Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) on several different test modalities such as public roads, closed course, simulation and Hardware‑in‑Loop (HIL).
• Closely partner with the software development teams to maintain a rapport for rapid and iterative feedback loop.
• Synthesize test output data analysis in relation to the Systems, Safety requirements for the expected AV behavior.
• Drive the issue identification, analysis, mitigation and reporting lifecycle with the software development teams.
• Understand the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Functional Safety (FuSa) and SOTIF requirements to generate, document and report the software issues for effective risk management.
• Develop stakeholder documentation such as software release reports, process training, knowledge base for common issues and outbrief content to the Triage external stakeholders.
• Optimize and implement Triage processes, collaborate with data platforms, test automation, infrastructure and tooling teams for functional user requirements.
• Partner with the engineering and operational teams on integrating Motional’s commercial missions into the end‑to‑end Triage pipeline.
• Support building product and system level AV performance metrics across the development and commercial milestones.
• Show initiative and be a valued team member in our innovative, fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment where cooperative teamwork across locations is the norm.
• Partial travel is optionally recommended per business needs but not required for this role.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Engineering such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Robotics highly preferred; or at least four years of equivalent knowledge and work experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience working on safety critical and complex systems such as Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles, Automotive, Medical Devices or Aerospace Technologies.
• Experience with software engineering concepts, including requirements analysis, source control, build processes, design reviews.
• Experience with Linux and scripting languages (e.g., Bash/Shell, Python).
• Experience using issue tracking and configuration management tools (e.g., Atlassian Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Git).
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to think logically and remove bias from evaluation of problems.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical and creative problem solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with systems verification and validation techniques.
• Experience with automotive standards (E.g.: ISO 12207, ISO 26262, ISO 21448).
• Experience with software quality management and assurance activities (E.g.: IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
• Thorough understanding of robotics systems including sensors, actuators, mechatronics and software systems.
• Work in cross collaboration teams to address problems and find solutions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and at times for long periods; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Travel Requirements (greater than 20%)

Expected to travel for 1‑2 weeks each quarter visiting all of our testing sites—mostly to LV, but also domestically as needed for the business.

Location / Hybrid

We encourage a hybrid schedule with in‑office time at one of our locations in Boston, Pittsburgh, or Las Vegas to support collaboration, or this role can be fully remote.

Salary Range

$104,000 USD – $135,500 USD

EEO Statement

Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E‑Verify. All newly‑hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.