Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator II
Motional · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days Motional's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Motional's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Motional
- high 74 stale, 1 reposted of 74 open
- Hiring momentum
- 107 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Motional's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Motional.
About this role
The Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator II will be responsible for safely operating prototype-level autonomous vehicles, executing in-vehicle tests, and reporting results. This role involves collaborating with various engineering teams, mentoring new team members, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols while improving testing efficiency. Daily tasks include data recording, vehicle inspections, and supporting mapping efforts.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Motional as an employer.
What you need
- Clean driving record for the previous 10 years
- Valid driver's license with a minimum of 10 years driving experience
- Prior experience as an Operator/Driver for Autonomous Vehicles
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Experience in providing subjective feedback on vehicle behaviors
- Ability to work days, nights, and weekends
Nice to have
- Associate or BS in Engineering/Physics/Science or relevant field
- Data Analysis experience
- Experience with testing of vehicle subsystems or features (esp. L2-L5 systems)
- Experience in using issue tracking software or tools (esp. Jira)
- Experience in technical writing, technical drawings, and documentation of mechatronics systems
What you get
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k with company match
- Health savings accounts
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Potential for bonuses or company equity
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is an estimate and may vary based on multiple factors
- Role may require working in various geographic and environmental conditions
- Position involves both driving and being a passenger in autonomous vehicles
- Physical demands include operating vehicles for extended periods and performing inspections
Summarised from Motional's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Motional on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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