Director of Simulation @ Motional

Mission Summary

Motional is seeking a talented engineering leader to join our organization to expand Motional’s AV simulation testing capabilities reporting to our VP of Cloud, Apps, Tools & Test. This creative and energetic individual will help us make the future of autonomous systems a reality and to expand our growing global footprint in self-driving cars.

*Preferred office location is Pittsburgh or Boston but would consider remote with 40% travel*

What you’ll be doing:

Lead a team to develop comprehensive automated simulation test suites that enable rapid quantitative autonomy performance results
Own off vehicle simulation testing strategy
Drive the software development for all the supporting tools for this activity: simulation, resimulation, metrics, etc.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to a large group of highly skilled engineers
Continually evaluate simulation tool features suggesting tool improvements or requesting additional features to improve scenario generation and simulation results
Collaborating with cross team stakeholders to address simulation requests and continually update stakeholders on simulation performance and results
Responsible for the professional growth of your team members

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent knowledge and work experience.
10+ years professional experience
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Experience leading large engineering teams as well as successfully leading cross team projects
Working knowledge of software development lifecycle, testing processes and QA methodologies
Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to think logically and remove bias from evaluation of problems
Experience using simulation products such as CarSim, TruckSim, ANSYS, dSpace, Siemens for ADAS,
Past experience owning and leading technical development on features from problem formulation through implementation and deployment
Ability to collaborate with cross team stakeholders

Bonus points:

Good practical understanding of Robotics principles: localization, motion planning, CV, etc.
Hands on SW development experience
Experience with simulation testing within autonomous vehicle industry
Experience defining ODD

Why you should join us:

Join us to work on cutting edge simulation technologies and deliver the fundamental safety net for a growing fleet of autonomous vehicles. Motional is leading the way in designing and implementing the next generation of software that will power the vehicles of the future.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

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

$205,000—$282,200 USD

Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We’re driven by something more.

Our journey is always people first.

We aren’t just developing driverless cars; we’re creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move.

Higher purpose, greater impact.

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.

Scale up, not starting up.

Our team is behind some of the industry’s largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world’s first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world’s longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We’re driven to scale; we’re moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges.

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, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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.

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