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Staff Design Release Engineer, Compute

MotionalPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
On-site Full-time $144K/yr - $191.3K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should possess:A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field. Proven experience in design release engineering, specifically in automotive or high-performance computing environments. Strong project management skills with the ability to facilitate collaboration across diverse teams. Expertise in mechanical and electrical design principles, including thermal management and integration methodologies. Familiarity with design verification processes and documentation requirements. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. A proactive mindset with a strong focus on problem-solving and technical execution.

About the job

Join Motional's Pittsburgh office, located in the vibrant Hazelwood Green development, a key initiative aimed at revitalizing the neighborhood with thoughtful and sustainable practices. Enjoy stunning views of the Monongahela River while working in this state-of-the-art facility.

Mission Overview:

We are excited to announce an opening for a highly driven Staff Engineer in our newly established Design Release Engineering team, part of the Vehicle Platform Engineering group. This pivotal role will be responsible for overseeing the design release and integration of our autonomous vehicle's compute and connectivity subsystem. As the primary technical authority, you will guide the end-to-end design, validation, and production readiness of our cutting-edge compute hardware and controllers. Your efforts will ensure robust technical execution, facilitate supplier and cross-functional collaboration, and deliver hardware that meets performance, cost, and schedule targets.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Lead the comprehensive design release of high-performance compute and connectivity hardware, covering mechanical mounting, thermal management, electrical interfaces, and vehicle network integration.
  • Drive technical execution throughout the product lifecycle, from initial concept through to ongoing engineering support and improvements.
  • Oversee the creation and release of all engineering documentation, including models, drawings, Bills of Material (BOM), specifications, and test reports, ensuring they align with vehicle-level design.
  • Define and maintain the Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R), ensuring successful validation against system performance objectives.
  • Manage the Engineering Change (ECN) process for compute and connectivity hardware, ensuring transparency, cost impact analysis, version control, and comprehensive cross-functional agreement.
  • Act as the main technical and program liaison with suppliers (Tier 1 and Tier 2), monitoring part maturity through DV, PV, and PPAP phases to guarantee tooling and delivery readiness.
  • Cultivate strong partnerships with Systems Engineering, Autonomy, Software Infrastructure, Quality, and Vehicle Integration teams to ensure seamless hardware integration and manufacturability (DFM/DFA).
  • Lead technical program reviews and design readiness assessments, proactively developing risk mitigation strategies to align compute hardware maturity with program milestones.
  • Provide consistent, concise updates to technical leadership regarding design maturity, validation progress, outstanding issues, and timely resolution metrics.

About Motional

Motional is at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology, committed to creating safe and reliable self-driving solutions. Our team is dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in engineering, making a significant impact on the future of transportation.

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