Senior Electrical Engineer - Vehicle Platform Engineering
Company: Motional
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: February 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Mission Summary You will be
responsible for power and signal distribution design for Autonomous
Vehicles. We are looking for someone who is proficient in hardware
design life cycle, comfortable working in a high paced environment,
and someone who can adapt quickly. You will work cross functionally
to gather details required for proper connections, generate system
diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring harness diagrams, and
assist with assembly and build documentation. You will also create
detailed component and system qualification, validation test plans,
and perform & oversee testing. We are looking for a detail-oriented
problem-solver, able to employ critical thinking and time
management skills and can work effectively both independently and
in teams. Work with people of diverse backgrounds and develop
creative and innovative ways to improve processes. The Motional
Pittsburgh office is located in the new Hazelwood Green
development, a culmination of the city's goal of restoring an
economic driver to the neighborhood in a thoughtful, inclusive, and
sustainable way. With views along the Monongahela river, the
Pittsburgh office is in the heart of this new state of the art
development. What you'll be doing: Quickly gain a deep
understanding of system architecture and specifications to
implement the detailed electrical design of the AV system into a
vehicle platform. Work within an interdisciplinary team to
troubleshoot, test, and fix electrical and system issues in
prototype vehicles and test fixtures. Support product design
reviews. Review internal and external requirements and
specification documentation. Perform worst case analysis and
simulation to ensure compliance to system requirements. Generate
system diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring harness diagrams,
and assist with assembly and build documentation. Create detailed
component and system qualification and validation test plans and
perform / oversee testing. Support EMC certification testing and
develop and maintain electrical DFMEA. Utilize structured
problem-solving techniques for test failure resolution. What we're
looking for: 6 years of experience in electrical engineering.
Ability to read and interpret schematics and assembly drawings. Lab
equipment experience with power supplies, oscilloscopes function
generators and multimeters. Familiarity with wire harness design
process and software tools to help EE team design vehicle power and
signal distribution Ability to multitask across various project
activities and work with a global team. Ability to provide hands-on
debugging as needed during testing and evaluation. Experience with
other vehicle communication networks (CAN, CAN-FD, Automotive
Ethernet, LIN). Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering 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
$125,000—$167,000 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, 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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