Waymo

Senior Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer

Waymo$196K — $242K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience modeling and simulating vehicle dynamics
  • Strong understanding of tire modeling techniques
  • Strong grasp of chassis dynamics modeling techniques
  • Proficient in vehicle safety systems principles
  • Experience with commercial vehicle dynamics modeling tools
  • 2+ years of experience coding in C++ and data analysis with Python

Responsibilities

  • Develop models of chassis dynamics, actuator dynamics, and safety systems using C++ and multi-domain tools
  • Integrate vehicle dynamics models into the Waymo Simulator
  • Define and execute test campaigns to validate vehicle dynamics models
  • Conduct simulation-based analyses for the Waymo Driver development
  • Collaborate with partner teams to apply vehicle dynamics simulation capabilities

Benefits

  • Participation in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program
  • Equity incentive plan for employees
  • Generous company benefits program subject to eligibility
Full Job Description
This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to Systems Engineering Manager.

You will:
  • Use C++ and multi-domain modeling tools to develop models of chassis dynamics, actuator dynamics, and safety systems for Waymo platforms
  • Integrate vehicle dynamics models into the Waymo Simulator and simulation workflows
  • Define and drive the execution of test campaigns to characterize the vehicle dynamics of Waymo platforms and validate vehicle dynamics models
  • Develop and execute sim-based analyses to support all phases of development of the Waymo Driver from requirements definition through verification and validation
  • Support partner teams across Waymo in applying vehicle dynamics simulation capabilities to their use cases


You have:
  • Master's degree in an engineering or related field (including ME, EE, CS, Robotics, Controls, Aerospace, etc.) or equivalent practical experience
  • At least 5 years experience modeling and simulating vehicle dynamics
  • Strong understanding of tire modeling techniques, including analytical and semi-empirical (Magic Formula) models
  • Strong understanding of chassis dynamics modeling techniques, including both low- and high-fidelity (multibody) models
  • Strong understanding of the principles of operation of vehicle safety systems, including anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and traction control
  • Experience with commercial vehicle dynamics modeling tools (Simscape, Maplesim, CarMaker, Carsim, Adams etc.)
  • At least 2 years experience implementing models/algorithms in C++ and performing data analysis using Python


We prefer:
  • Experience developing chassis control systems such as anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and traction control.
  • At least 5 years experience developing production-quality C++ and Python code
  • Experience integrating models into a broader simulation framework
  • Familiarity with Modelica
  • Familiarity with the Functional Mockup Interface (FMI) standard


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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