Global RF/EMC Component Homologation Lead

Waymo LLC; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity incentive plan

Benefits program

Job summary

Waymo LLC seeks a seasoned Hardware Homologation Engineer to drive compliance across global markets for RF/EMC, FCC, CE standards, and more. You will partner with hardware, systems, supply chain, and legal teams to embed design-for-compliance in SDS components.

In this hybrid role based in the US, you will manage external labs, document DoCs and TCFs, and lead multiple certification projects across regions while communicating complex requirements clearly to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated hardware homologation, regulatory compliance, or EMC/RF engineering experience.
• Deep knowledge of global wireless and EMC certification frameworks (FCC, ISED, CE).
• Proven ability to manage multiple certification projects across regions and product lines.
• Exceptional technical writing and communication skills for regulatory specs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive component-level homologation strategies for global certifications.
• Lead the certification process for RF, EMC, EMI, and product safety standards.
• Partner with hardware, systems, supply chain and legal teams early in product development.
• Select, audit, and manage external testing laboratories and certification bodies.
• Evaluate suppliers' homologation documentation to ensure valid certifications.
• Compile, review, and maintain DoCs, TCFs, and regulatory filings.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

RF/EMC engineering

Technical writing

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications, or a closely related technical field

Job description

Waymo LLC seeks a seasoned Hardware Homologation Engineer to drive compliance across global markets for RF/EMC, FCC, CE standards, and more. You will partner with hardware, systems, supply chain, and legal teams to embed design-for-compliance in SDS components.

In this hybrid role based in the US, you will manage external labs, document DoCs and TCFs, and lead multiple certification projects across regions while communicating complex requirements clearly to stakeholders.