Senior Electrical Design Validation Engineer, Waymo

• Familiar with switching-mode power supplies, Power Delivery Network (PDN) and associated validation methodologies
• Knowledge of common SoC/MCU-based architecture, and generic interfaces like LVCMOS I/O, SPI, I2C, UART
• Proficient in executing electrical validation on the bench, including the use of oscilloscopes, DMM, e-load, power supplies, and thermal chambers
• Familiar with schematic and PCB layout tools for circuit review, and test planning
• Excellent communication and project management skills to work with cross-functional teams and external suppliers
• Proficiency with Linux, Bash, test script generation for test automation and data processing

Desirable

• Hardware Engineering is an innovative and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software and vehicle engineers
• We design, build, and perfect the products which are the eyes and ears of Waymo's autonomous driving technology, and integrate those products into vehicle platforms
• We're seeking curious and talented teammates to keep us moving in the right direction
• This role follows a 100% onsite work schedule and you will report to a Hardware Engineering Manager
• Develop and execute comprehensive PCB-level and module-level validation test plans for Waymo hardware, by working closely with EE and software teams
• Execute electrical validation test for silicon, board and system, covering voltage regulators, power delivery network (PDN), low-speed / high-speed interfaces, cover thermal and voltage corners
• Drive and execute validation to meet key deadlines and priority goals
• Clearly document validation results. Keep track of bugs encountered and fixed. Clearly communicate test plans and results
• Support hardware bring-up, debug, and troubleshooting
• Enhance validation efficiency and scalability through the development of scripts and automation tools