Systems Test Engineer, Weather and Special Projects

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states. Waymo's Systems Engineering team works together to blend software and hardware systems in groundbreaking new ways. We set the high performance standards that ensure our vehicles run smoothly and keep passengers safe, then design and perform the tests that validate that performance. We're looking for talented teammates who’ll help us maintain strong teamwork and are passionate about driving results. This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to Systems Test Engineering Manager. You will: Lead the end-to-end execution of specialized testing calendars, ensuring seasonal and high-priority campaigns are planned, resourced, and successfully completed against project milestones Translate complex and unusual internal test data needs into actionable test plans, defining the approach, facilities, and capabilities required to complete the testing safely and effectively Serve as internal advisor on the tactical feasibility and logistical requirements of weather-related and non-standard test campaigns Identify external test facilities or develop internal testing infrastructure, to bridge gaps in existing test capabilities Direct critical field operations, leading test teams in the hands-on execution of test campaigns, analyzing test results, and reporting results back to internal stakeholders Proactively resolve logistical and resource gaps to ensure mission success during time-sensitive seasonal windows or remote, one-off deployments You have: Experience in physical testing in automotive, aerospace or robotics, including test equipment and data acquisition Experience leading a large Engineering project from start to finish. Coordinating with internal stakeholders while providing clear direction to Engineers executing the testing Experience working closely with vendors providing engineering or testing services Experience translating program needs into actionable test procedures and reporting findings back to internal stakeholders Proficient in Python and data analysis methods We prefer: Experience with automotive testing across a diverse range of environmental and weather conditions, including sensing and perception validation Experience with physical hands-on testing of Autonomous Vehicles and related technologies Experience with different types of automotive test domains such as durability, safety, chassis, ADAS Experience maintaining high-visibility project schedules and campaign tracking to ensure project clarity and proactive resolution of gaps Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and experience developing verification coverage plans from system level requirements Travel requirements : 25% travel to support: Traveling to Waymo’s test facilities and proving grounds to support test campaigns. The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process. Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements. Salary Range $196,000 — $242,000 USD

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