Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
5+ years of experience in hardware homologation or regulatory compliance
In-depth knowledge of global wireless and EMC certification frameworks (FCC, ISED, CE)
Experience managing multiple complex certification projects across regions
Strong technical writing and communication skills
Responsibilities
Develop and execute homologation strategies for global market certifications
Lead the certification process for RF, EMC, EMI, and product safety standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance into product design
Manage relationships with external testing labs and certification bodies
Evaluate suppliers' homologation documentation for compliance
Compile and maintain Technical Construction Files and regulatory filings
Benefits
Participation in discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Generous company benefits program
Opportunities for domestic and international travel (15%)
Full Job Description
In this hybrid role, you will report to the Global Homologation Lead.
You will:
Develop and execute comprehensive component-level homologation strategies to secure and maintain certifications across global markets, with a primary focus on North America (FCC, ISED), Europe (CE, E-Mark), and key APAC regions, etc
Regulatory Compliance: Lead the certification process for Radio Frequency (RF), Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), and product safety standards (e.g., FCC Part 15, CE RED, etc)
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with hardware design, systems engineering, supply chain, and legal teams early in the product development lifecycle to ensure "design-for-compliance" principles are integrated into all SDS components
Test Management: Select, audit, and manage relationships with external testing laboratories and certification bodies (NTRLs, TCBs, Notified Bodies). Oversee test plan development, physical testing phases, and troubleshooting of compliance failures
Supplier Management: Evaluate tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers' homologation documentation to ensure all off-the-shelf and custom-built components fitted to the AV platform possess valid and appropriate certifications
Documentation & Reporting: Compile, review, and maintain comprehensive Technical Construction Files (TCF), Declarations of Conformity (DoC), and all required regulatory filings
You have:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications, or a closely related technical field
5+ years of dedicated experience in hardware homologation, regulatory compliance, or EMC/RF engineering within the automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics industries
Deep, practical knowledge of global wireless and EMC certification frameworks, specifically FCC, ISED, and CE (RED, EMC, LVD directives)
Proven track record of simultaneously managing multiple complex certification projects across different global regions and product lines
Exceptional technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable engineering specifications
We prefer:
Direct experience working on autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles (EVs), or advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), particularly with radars, LiDARs, and high-performance compute modules
Established relationships with global test houses, Notified Bodies, and regulatory agencies
Travel Requirement:
Domestic and international travel to support homologation meetings and testing (15%)
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
About Waymo
Waymo LLC is a self-driving technology development company. It is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google. Waymo develops autonomous driving technology and provides ride-hailing services through its Waymo One program. The company has been testing its self-driving technology on public roads since 2009 and has logged millions of miles of autonomous driving. Waymo has partnerships with several automakers and has been working on developing autonomous trucks for use in logistics.
