Staff Design Release Engineer, Human-Machine Interface & User Experience

<p><strong>Mission Summary:</strong><br><br>Our Design Release Engineering team, within the Vehicle Platform Engineering group, is seeking a highly motivated Staff Engineer to own the complete design release, engineering integration, and OEM orchestration of our Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and User Experience (UX) subsystem. </p> <p>This role fuses traditional Design Release Engineering with hands-on Product Management and Systems Engineering. As the primary engineering authority, you will drive the translation of high-level user experience concepts into actionable technical requirements, lead component procurement, and manage the complete release and vehicle integration of passenger and exterior-facing HMI systems.<br><br></p> <p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Own the complete design release</strong> for all in-cabin and exterior HMI hardware components, including passenger displays, status indicators, buttons and key pads, and speakers and microphones.</li> <li><strong>Drive requirements and product definition alignment</strong> by collaborating closely with internal teams to convert high-level driverless user experience concepts into detailed engineering specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and functional requirements.</li> <li><strong>Lead end-to-end technical execution </strong>for the full product lifecycle, from concept and architecture definition to sustaining engineering and continuous improvement.</li> <li><strong>Oversee the generation and release</strong> of all engineering documentation, including drawings, Bills of Material (BOM), specifications, and test reports.</li> <li><strong>Drive OEM platform integration</strong> by working directly with the vehicle manufacturer’s engineering teams to facilitate the mechanical, electrical, and software integration of Motional’s HMI suite into the OEM’s base vehicle architecture.</li> <li><strong>Define and maintain the Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)</strong>, ensuring successful validation against system performance targets.</li> <li><strong>Lead the Engineering Change (ECN) process</strong> for all HMI modules, ensuring traceability, cost impact analysis, version control, and full cross-functional buy-in.</li> <li><strong>Act as the primary technical and program interface</strong> to suppliers (Tier 1 and Tier 2), tracking part maturity through DV, PV, and PPAP phases to ensure tooling and delivery readiness.</li> <li><strong>Lead technical program reviews and design readiness assessments</strong>, proactively developing risk mitigation plans to ensure HMI hardware maturity aligns with program milestones and build events.</li> <li><strong>Provide regular, concise updates</strong> to technical leadership on design maturity, validation progress, open issues, and timely closure metrics.<br><br></li> </ul> <p><strong>What We’re Looking For:</strong></p> <ul> <li>8+ years of experience in automotive hardware design and release engineering, with direct ownership of infotainment, displays, cabin electronics, or HMI platforms.</li> <li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Systems Engineering (or a related technical field).</li> <li>Strong ability to bridge the gap between abstract UX/Product vision and rigorous automotive engineering requirements, with a proven track record of managing release timelines, vendor delivery, and OEM integration milestones.</li> <li>Deep technical understanding of automotive display technologies, touch interfaces, audio systems, lighting, and in-cabin communication protocols.</li> <li>Fundamental knowledge of validation documentation and processes, including DVP&R, DFMEA, and PFMEA.</li> <li>Expert-level experience with the manufacturing BOM and ECN processes, and a proven ability to manage technical discussions with external suppliers.</li> <li>Familiarity with CAD systems (e.g., NX, CATIA), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (including requirement management tools such as Polarion), and engineering release workflows.</li> <li>Strong understanding of vehicle integration, packaging, and functional safety standards (ISO 26262).</li> <li>Proven ability to lead complex initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and execute to aggressive program timelines with minimal oversight.<br><br></li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Points:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Professional proficiency or fluency in Korean to facilitate direct technical and program communication with international vehicle manufacturing partners.</li> <li>Hands-on experience defining or testing passenger-facing UX/HMI modules specifically tailored for autonomous vehicles, robotaxis, or shared mobility fleets.</li> <li>Prior experience working within an automotive OEM (or managing large-scale platform integrations as a strategic Tier 1 partner), with a proven track record of navigating vehicle assembly plants, OEM launch milestones, and joint-venture automotive program delivery.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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. 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