Associate AV Test Engineer
Motional · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 57 days Motional's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Motional's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Motional
- high 63 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
- 2026-10-08
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
As an Associate AV Test Engineer, you will execute daily testing operations for autonomous vehicles, focusing on troubleshooting minor issues and documenting defects. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers, contributing to test plans and maintaining data integrity in reports. This entry-level role is ideal for someone looking to gain experience in autonomous systems validation and testing workflows.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 3/5
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a relevant technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 0–2 years of experience in software QA, hardware/systems testing, robotics projects, or engineering operations
- Basic proficiency in Linux environments
- Foundational scripting abilities in Python or Bash/Shell
- Familiarity with reading technical documentation, logs, and structured test procedures
- Strong analytical mindset with a structured approach to logical troubleshooting and defect isolation
Nice to have
- Basic exposure to automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) or simulation tools (e.g., Applied Intuition, CARLA, IPG Carmaker)
- Hands-on experience with hardware/mechatronic assembly, field testing, or academic robotics projects
- Ability to follow detailed operational instructions and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
What you get
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401k with a company match
- Health saving accounts
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of career advancement opportunities
- Entry-level position may have limited immediate responsibilities
- Salary range provided but not specific to individual qualifications
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Listed by Motional on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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