Mission Summary:
The Capability Performance Team is responsible for owning the Systems Engineering for Behavioral Competencies (also called as AV Capabilities - e.g. Responding to Traffic Lights) for the Motional ADS. The team sets up behavioral expectations for the Motional ADS and uses a Multimodal Testing (Simulation, Resimulation, Closed Course, Public Road) approach to evaluate the AV performance against the set expectation.
We are looking for an intern to come work with us as we look to scale up the Autonomy capabilities to support a larger ODD. The intern will get a chance to work with skilled engineers experienced in the area of Systems Engineering for Behavioral Competencies and contribute to Motional’s automated driving capabilities.
This internship is full-time onsite in our Boston, MA or Pittsburgh, PA office for the duration of your time with us here at Motional!
What You’ll be Doing:
- Work with experienced engineers to identify key capabilities of interest
- Perform analysis of Motional’s ODD to identify characteristics that are relevant to capabilities of interest
- Perform analysis of on-road events to find patterns and identify tests that can provide coverage for on-road events
- Work with experienced engineers to participate in activities such as setting targets for autonomy systems, informing design of autonomy systems and utilizing tests to verify the targets
- Build a knowledge base of capability activities that is easily accessible, navigable for engineers
- Do regular reviews with experienced engineers to convey valuable findings and gather feedback
- Potential for setting up a system or a model for managing engineering knowledge base
What we’re looking for:
- Pursuing MS or PhD in ME/ECE/CSE/Robotics or relevant field
- Self motivated individual who can support the project from start to finish
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic understanding of Autonomous Vehicle functioning principles
Bonus Points:
- Python coding experience
- Experience in evaluating Autonomous Driving Behavior
- Fluency in SQL or similar languages
Why you should join us:
If you are a high achieving ME/ECE/CSE student (MS/PhD) who is looking to explore the field of autonomous vehicles behaviors and behavioral competencies, this is the place for you. This position allows you to work with a group of highly motivated engineers who are always looking forward to taking on new challenges and driving improvements. This position will also give you the experience of working in an innovative, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where cooperative teamwork is the norm.
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
$35—$55 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.
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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.
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