Waymo · 2 weeks ago
Senior Vehicle Systems Test Engineer
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$158K/yr - $200K/yrWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. The Senior Vehicle Systems Test Engineer will develop strategies for verification and validation of vehicle systems, coordinate verification activities, and provide technical support to test engineers while ensuring efficient collaboration with internal and external partners.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Own and develop strategy for Verification and Validation of Vehicle Systems for new and existing autonomous vehicle platforms. This includes, among other domains, Power Systems, Thermal Management, Infotainment, Networks, Body Controls, and Cybersecurity
Plan and schedule V&V campaigns based on the scope of Requirements
Coordinate, and supervise the verification activities for these domains (reviewing Requirements, designing Tests, and getting them executed)
Drive alignment and test planning activities with both internal and external OEM partners to ensure efficient and effective collaboration across Waymo
Provide technical support to Test Engineers and Test Conductors during the execution of the verification activities
Become the point of contact and be accountable for the tests requested from Systems Engineers or Developers to test new features or detect regressions for existing ones
Develop and execute on test automation strategy for verification corpus which effectively utilizes Waymo's suite of test environments from software-in-loop simulation to component HILs to full vehicle HILs
Provide technical training to other Test Engineers to grow the team’s skillset. For example: use of test equipment, analysis tools, test methodologies, or scripting languages
Lead the qualification of new Waymo driver SW releases for the Vehicle Test Engineering team
Qualification
Required
Project management. Ability to understand the scope of work, available resources and timeline, and translate it into schedules. Being able to make and communicate trade-offs between program conflicts
Excellent communication, coordination and collaboration skills. Being able to support the execution of multiple tests activities in parallel
Test planning and experimental design, especially designing for safety and repeatability
Data analysis and test scripting/automation experience (C/C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink)
Bachelor and/or Master's degree in a relevant engineering or a related field (including ME, EE, CS, Robotics, Controls, Aerospace, etc.) or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Electromechanical systems: design, build, and troubleshoot systems that combine HW, electrical systems, communications, and software
Understanding of systems engineering principles such as defining requirements and formal verification and validation methods
Database analysis in SQL or similar
Benefits
Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Generous Company benefits program
Company
Waymo
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.
Founded in 2009
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.1BKey Investors
Alphabet
2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
2020-05-12Series A· $750M
Leadership Team
Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Elisa de Martel
Chief Financial Officer
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