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
