Sensing Systems Engineer, Waymo

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics or related technical field
• An advanced degree OR at least 5 years of applicable experience
• Familiarity with robotics, sensing, or perception technologies
• Experience with system engineering fundamentals: requirements definition, system design and architecture, trade studies, and verification and validation methods
• Experience working on large, complex systems and navigating ambiguity with multiple stakeholders
• Experience analyzing data using Python or other high level language (e.g. Matlab, SQL, R, C++)

Desirable

• Waymo's Systems Engineering team works together to blend software and hardware systems in groundbreaking new ways
• We set the high performance standards that ensure our vehicles run smoothly and keep passengers safe, then design and perform the tests that validate that performance
• We're looking for talented teammates who'll help us maintain strong teamwork and are passionate about driving results
• In this hybrid role, you will report to a Systems Engineering Manager
• Lead the sign-off of sensing and perception systems for deployment in a manner that upholds safety
• Use your understanding of sensing and perception technologies as well as systems engineering principles to propose requirements
• Drive consensus on those requirements with the hardware, software, product, and safety teams, thoughtfully balancing safety, business needs, and engineering constraints
• Evaluate and analyze system performance, either directly or by coordinating with test engineering teams
• Identify and assess performance gaps and make data driven recommendations to improve the system and mitigate risks
• Perform system-level trade studies and evaluate future sensor architectures