Autonomous Vehicles Program Engineer – Telework Hybrid
Listed on 2026-07-24
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Engineering
Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineer
Autonomous Vehicles Program Engineer
This position is located at the DMV Headquarters in Sacramento.
Are you interested in working in a program that will shape the future of automotive transportation? The Autonomous Vehicles Branch is recruiting an Autonomous Vehicles Program Engineer (AVPE) position. Under the direction of the Branch Chief, the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Program Engineer is responsible for providing technical analysis regarding the operation of autonomous vehicles on California public roads. This position supports the Department's oversight of the Autonomous Vehicles industry through the development of technical analysis and recommendations.
The AV Program Engineer assists departmental representatives on committees, and works with manufacturers, other government agencies and testing facilities to provide recommendations to the Department.
All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.
The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.
To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the "EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING" box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD.
678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process.
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