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Waymo · 2 weeks ago

Motion Systems Engineer, Actuators

positionMountain View, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level
money$158K/yr - $200K/yr
date3+ years exp

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. The Motion Systems Engineer, Actuators will contribute to the development and maintenance of technical requirements for motion control actuators, analyze architectural trade-offs, and lead technical investigations for field issues.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
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Responsibilities

Contribute to the decomposition and maintenance of technical requirements for motion control actuators, ensuring high-level Product, Safety, and Operational goals are accurately reflected in OEM specifications
Analyze architectural trade-offs for motion control performance and reliability, ensuring designs are robust and meet functional safety concepts
Review hardware specifications and internal software interfaces to identify integration gaps or requirement deviations early in the design phase
Develop and modify Python scripts/tools to automate the analysis of large-scale fleet data, validating actuator performance against specifications
Lead technical root-cause investigations for field issues using log analysis and simulation, coordinating resolutions between internal system leads, stakeholder teams, and the OEM
Evaluate verification test results provided by the test team against technical requirements, performing initial failure triage and data review to support the technical lead’s final sign-off or failure disposition

Qualification

PythonTechnical requirements writingSafety-critical systemsSystems engineering processesC++Automotive communication protocolsFleet-scale data analysisISO 26262 knowledgeTechnical interface managementBilingual proficiency in Korean

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering or a related field (including ME, EE, CS, Robotics, Controls, Aerospace, etc.) or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of experience developing and integrating complex, safety-critical systems in the automotive, autonomous vehicle, aerospace, robotics, or related industries, with a focus on vehicle motion controls, ADAS features, or the underlying electromechanical hardware
Proficiency in Python for data analysis, scripting, or tool development (must be able to write scripts to process logs/data), with the ability to read and understand C++
Experience writing and maintaining technical requirements for complex hardware/software systems, including familiarity with traceability and requirement management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, Polarion)
Familiarity with systems engineering processes in a regulated environment, such as the V-Model, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), or Functional Safety concepts (ISO 26262 awareness)

Preferred

Experience developing L4 autonomous vehicle platforms, specifically understanding fail-operational architectures (e.g., redundant braking/steering) and how to validate them
Native or Bilingual proficiency (e.g., TOPIK Level 6 or equivalent) in Korean, with the ability to navigate complex technical negotiations and review engineering documentation in both English and Korean
Proficiency with automotive communication protocols and analysis tools (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer) for debugging hardware integration issues
Experience with fleet-scale data analysis, using statistical methods to identify edge cases, component degradation, or environmental anomalies across a large population of vehicles
Experience managing the technical interface with Tier 1 suppliers, including reviewing technical specifications, tracking defect resolution, and holding engineering reviews
Knowledge of ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) or SOTIF (ISO 21448), specifically how to interpret safety concepts and verify that technical requirements meet ASIL targets

Benefits

Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Generous Company benefits program

Company

Waymo

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Waymo is a mobility technology company that improves transportation by developing self-driving solutions for travelers and daily commuters. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
dateFounded in 2009
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://waymo.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.1B
Key Investors
Alphabet
2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
2020-05-12Series A· $750M

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Tekedra Mawakana
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Elisa de Martel
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