Test Engineer Associate

About the role

Shall be responsible for the evaluation of software or hardware systems that meet requirements and specifications through various testing methods. Test Engineers shall manage and execute test programs, analyze and interpret results, communicate results and findings.

Responsibilities

• Decompose system requirements and consequently assisting in designing test plans and verification strategies that give Waymo the necessary evidence to release the product / service.
• Improve the quality and coverage of the verification of a system.
• Build new processes that improve organization, traceability and clarity.
• Develop new tools that improve the repeatability, efficiency or completeness of testing.
• Follow test procedures and execute specific test cases to verify the functionality of a system.
• Identify issues or defects in the system and document them clearly for engineers to address.
• Identify missing or untestable requirements, gaps in design and incomplete implementation.
• Maintain accurate records of test results, test scripts, and defect reports.
• Improve processes that increase operational efficiency of test execution.
• Debug and resolve test-related failures, contribute to the root cause analysis of system-related failures.
• Prepare the necessary environment for testing, which may include hardware, software, and data.
• Analyze and interpret results.
• Communicate results and test status using dashboards and other visualizations within existing toolsets.
• Provide technical guidance to the test team comprised of Test Conductors, Vehicle Operators, Test Assistants.
• Auxiliary execution of vehicle and/or functional and performance test workstreams (project priorities, tasks and coordinate activities, deliverables, schedules, and work to support staff when necessary/appropriate).
• Apply Waymo policies, procedures, standards, code of conduct throughout - including taking personal responsibility for the safety of self and others during testing.
• Support other general structured testing as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

  Requirements

  • Enrolled in Bachelor's Degree program in engineering or related technical field (ME, EE, CS, Robotics, Controls, Aerospace).
  • Test scripting understanding/execution for in-vehicle test automation (including C/C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink).
  • Ability to interact with functional and technical counterparts to ensure system tests meet all required specifications.
  • Excellent communications skills and project management skills.

  Qualifications

  • In-depth knowledge of vehicle systems and subsystems.
  • Able to spend a full day outside, in variable weather conditions.
  • Flexibility with work hours during busy test periods (including weekend and AM or PM shifts).
  • Possess operational skills and be knowledgeable with systems engineering processes.
  • Be organized, detail oriented and a fast learner.
  • Work independently in ambiguous conditions.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment.

  Skills and Abilities

  • Concise and effective communication both verbally and in writing.
  • Operational skills and be knowledgeable with systems engineering processes.
  • Be organized, detail oriented and a fast learner.
  • Work independently in ambiguous conditions.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment.

  Benefits

  Competitive compensation package of minimum $72,800 - $95,680. Benefits Include Vacation: minimum of one (2) weeks Sick days: 5 days Holidays: 6 days Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability. The above listed benefits are the Corporate office policy. Benefits vary by location.

  Pay

  Minimum $72,800 - $95,680

  Schedule

  Full-time