Waymo

Senior Systems Engineer, Vehicle Body Control Systems

Waymo$196K — $242K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or similar
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in automotive Body Controls and software roles
  • Understanding of vehicle communication network systems (CAN, FlexRay, LIN, Ethernet, etc.)
  • Background in body control systems (doors, lighting, windows, etc.)
  • Experience in mapping architectures and drafting requirements for vehicle systems
  • Strong attention to detail with a rigorous mindset

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to define OEM requirements and architecture for Body Control systems
  • Draft specifications for embedded software/hardware related to Body Control functions
  • Lead the development of key features from initial target-setting through verification
  • Create and execute plans for verification and validation (V&V), analyzing test results
  • Work closely with software teams to ensure requirements are met during implementation
  • Manage the delivery and integration of features to the vehicle prototype fleet

Benefits

  • Participation in an annual bonus program
  • Equity incentive plan participation
  • Comprehensive Company benefits program
  • Hybrid work schedule
Full Job Description
This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to a Systems Engineering Manager.

You will:
  • Define OEM Requirements & Architecture: Collaborate with internal product teams and external OEM partners to author requirements for vehicle Body Control systems, network architectures, and functional safety interfaces
  • Develop Embedded Software/Hardware Specifications: Write detailed requirements for internal embedded software and hardware adjacencies to implement Body Control functions (e.g., doors, locks, windows, HVAC, lighting, and SDS interfaces)
  • Lead Core Feature Development: Drive the development, power mode management, and digital key architecture from initial target-setting through to verification and validation against program milestones
  • Execute Verification & Validation (V&V): Create V&V plans, execute tests, analyze data, and troubleshoot field/prototype defects across various platform phases, leveraging operations teams for resolution
  • Bridge Engineering & Implementation: Work closely with embedded software teams during implementation, authoring and updating architecture design documents to ensure all requirements are met
  • Manage Fleet Delivery & Integration: Track and manage the delivery timing of feature sets and software updates to the vehicle prototype fleet, resolving troubleshooting issues to meet capability targets


You have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or similar
  • At least 3 years experience in an automotive (or similar industry) Body Controls and software role delivering hardware and/or software
  • Working knowledge of vehicle communication network systems (CAN, FlexRay, LIN, Ethernet, etc.)
  • Experience with body control systems such as doors, interior/exterior lighting, windows, seats, switchgear, etc
  • Experience mapping out architectures and drafting requirements for complex vehicle systems
  • Rigorous mindset and an attention to detail, to ensure gaps and flow-downs are fully covered


We prefer:
  • Deep experience with Body Control systems, related software, and vehicle hardware
  • Experience creating & negotiating requirements with automotive partners and OEMs
  • Create and execute effective test / design validation plans
  • A strong root-cause analysis mindset to problem solving
  • A hands-on attitude to testing & verification


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.
Learn more about Waymo
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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