Staff Design Release Engineer, Compute

Motional

Pittsburgh, United States
$144,000 - $191,250 usd; not specified; medical, d...
On-site
Compute and connectivity hardware design release
Full product lifecycle ownership
Engineering documentation generation and release
Motional is seeking a Staff Design Release Engineer for its Pittsburgh office to lead the design release and integration of their autonomous vehicle’s compute and connectivity subsystem. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automotive hardware design and release engineering, particularly with high-performance compute systems

Job Summary

  • Own the complete design release of the high-performance compute and connectivity hardware, including the mechanical mounting, alignment, thermal management, electrical interface, and vehicle network integration.
  • Act as the primary technical and program interface to suppliers (Tier 1 and Tier 2), tracking part maturity through DV, PV, and PPAP phases to ensure tooling and delivery readiness.
  • Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality.

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Motional is seeking a Staff Design Release Engineer for its Pittsburgh office to lead the design release and integration of their autonomous vehicle’s compute and connectivity subsystem. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automotive hardware design and release engineering, particularly with high-performance compute systems.

Salary

$144,000 - $191,250 USD; Not specified; Medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Compute and connectivity hardware design release
  • Full product lifecycle ownership
  • Engineering documentation generation and release
  • Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) definition
  • Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process leadership
  • Supplier technical and program interface
  • Cross-functional team partnerships
  • Technical program reviews and risk mitigation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with advanced in-vehicle prototypes
  • Proven track record of driving goal-level impact
  • Prior experience in autonomous vehicle or robotics company

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years automotive hardware design and release engineering
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering
  • Deep technical understanding of compute architectures
  • Familiarity with CAD and PLM systems
  • Strong understanding of vehicle integration and functional safety

Work Rights

Not specified

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