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Electrical Design Validation Engineer

Waymo LLCMountain View, CA, USA
On-site Full-time $158K/yr - $200K/yr

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Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in hardware electrical validation. Exceptional communication and project management skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and external suppliers. Experience executing electrical validation on the test bench, utilizing equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, electronic loads, power supplies, power analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and thermal chambers. Solid understanding of signal and power integrity; capable of identifying SI/PI risks through validation. Familiarity with best practices in hardware design and validation methodologies.

About the job

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has been committed to developing the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™. This innovation aims to enhance mobility access while preventing the loss of thousands of lives due to traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver underpins our fully autonomous ride-hail service and can be adapted across various vehicle platforms and use cases. Having conducted over ten million rider-only trips, it boasts a remarkable record of over 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, complemented by tens of billions of miles in simulation across more than 15 U. S. states.

Our Hardware Engineering team is a dynamic and collaborative group comprising electrical, mechanical, reliability, software, and vehicle engineers. We design, construct, and perfect the technologies that serve as the sensory systems for Waymo's autonomous driving capabilities, integrating them seamlessly into vehicle platforms. We’re looking for inquisitive and skilled individuals to keep our momentum going in the right direction.

This position requires a 100% onsite work commitment and you will report to a Hardware Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement detailed board-level and module-level validation test plans for Waymo hardware, collaborating closely with electrical engineering and software teams.

  • Conduct electrical validation tests for boards, systems, and occasionally silicon, covering both high-speed and low-speed interfaces, voltage regulators, and power delivery networks (PDN), while addressing thermal and voltage parameters.
  • Lead and execute validation efforts to meet essential deadlines and priority objectives.
  • Thoroughly document validation outcomes. Track encountered and resolved issues. Communicate test plans and results clearly.
  • Assist with hardware bring-up, debugging, and troubleshooting tasks.
  • Improve validation efficiency and scalability through the creation of scripts and automation tools.

About Waymo LLC

Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., is pioneering the development of self-driving technology with the goal of transforming the future of transportation. Focused on safety and accessibility, Waymo is dedicated to providing a safe and efficient alternative to traditional driving, utilizing innovative technology to enhance mobility for all.

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