Senior Vehicle Dynamics & Simulation Engineer

Waymo; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Waymo is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer in San Francisco to advance vehicle dynamics modeling for the Waymo Driver. You will develop models in C++ and integrate them into simulation workflows, driving test campaigns and validation across platforms.

The role requires a Master's degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years in vehicle dynamics modeling, with experience in C++ and Python for data analysis. Hybrid work schedule with strong team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years experience modeling and simulating vehicle dynamics.
• Experience with tire modeling techniques and chassis dynamics modeling.
• Experience implementing models/algorithms in C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

C++ programming

Python

Vehicle dynamics modeling

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Simscape

Maplesim

CarMaker

Carsim

Adams

Job description

Waymo is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer in San Francisco to advance vehicle dynamics modeling for the Waymo Driver. You will develop models in C++ and integrate them into simulation workflows, driving test campaigns and validation across platforms.

The role requires a Master's degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years in vehicle dynamics modeling, with experience in C++ and Python for data analysis. Hybrid work schedule with strong team collaboration.