Proving Ground Site Lead

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.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to Systems Test Engineering Manager. 

You will:

• Lead a large proving ground and be directly responsible for the activity on site ensuring that the testing and engineering operations are executed safely, efficiently and are meeting Waymo’s quality and project timeline requirements
• Develop and execute the strategic proving ground planning for the site by proactively identifying new testing requirements and proposing the infrastructure, staffing, and tooling needed to meet those needs, and then overseeing the implementation of those projects
• Lead the relationships with our operating partners to ensure that engineering and operating SLA’s are met and to continuously improve the collaboration between facilities, operations, engineering, technician, and driver staff 
• Evaluate novel test plans and test campaigns to ensure that they can be executed safely and propose the most efficient and effective testing methodologies
• Host and lead drive events and technical demonstrations on site for external partners and government officials

You have:

• Experience in physical testing in automotive, aerospace or robotics, including test equipment and data acquisition
• Experience in developing or operating test tracks, military proving grounds, wind tunnels or airports
• Experience working closely with vendors providing engineering,  testing, or operational services
• The ability to effectively lead large cross functional teams
• Direct, hands on experience with a variety of program management tools, commonly used tools are Jira, Google Docs and internal issue trackers
• Demonstrated experience in setting the strategy and  leading large  engineering programs or test campaigns

We prefer:

• Experience with automotive testing across a diverse range of operating  conditions and technical domains (Vehicle Dynamics, ADAS, Noise and Vibration, Durability, Sensing, Perception, etc.) 
• Experience with physical hands-on testing of Autonomous Vehicles and related technologies
• Experience maintaining high-visibility project schedules and campaign tracking to ensure project clarity and stakeholder management
• Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and experience with verification coverage plans developed from system level requirements

Travel requirements:

• 10% travel to support: Traveling to Waymo’s headquarters as well as other test facilities and proving grounds to support test campaigns

*The location of the work site is approximately 45 min outside of Phoenix.