Staff Engineer, OEM Platform Integration

Responsibilities

• Own complete vehicle hardware integration of the autonomous driving system with the base vehicle platform, managing shared requirements and Interface Control Documents for mechanical, electrical, and network compatibility
• Drive technical discussions and cross-functional alignment between the vehicle manufacturer’s engineering teams and internal Motional technical teams
• Lead technical and programmatic execution for the integration lifecycle, establishing and managing the master integration schedule against design milestones, build events, and gate assessments
• Oversee generation, alignment, release, and change management of engineering documentation, specifications, and data exchanges between Motional and the OEM
• Partner on the development and execution of platform testing and certification plans, tracking schedules and ensuring validation against system-level performance targets
• Lead technical program reviews, gate assessments, and milestone tracking, proactively developing risk mitigation plans
• Provide regular, data-driven status updates to leadership regarding design maturity, test progress, open issues, and key project metrics

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in automotive hardware design, release engineering, or vehicle integration with direct OEM/tier-supplier program management experience
• Prior experience working within an automotive OEM or managing large-scale platform integrations as a strategic Tier 1 partner
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Systems Engineering
• Deep technical understanding of vehicle architectures, network topologies (CAN-FD, automotive ethernet), and electrical/mechanical packaging constraints
• Knowledge of automotive engineering documentation, validation processes, and quality standards (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA)
• Familiarity with CAD systems (NX, CATIA), PLM systems (Polarion), and engineering release workflows
• Strong understanding of vehicle integration, packaging, assembly processes, and functional safety standards (ISO 26262)
• Proven ability to lead highly complex initiatives, manage internal and external stakeholders, and execute to aggressive timelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional proficiency or fluency in Korean to facilitate direct technical and program communication with international vehicle manufacturing partners

About the Company

Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is moving towards commercialization of its autonomous driving technology with operations in the U.S. and Asia.