Systems Engineer, Platform Requirements and Verification

About the Role

Day-to-day, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Systems Engineering, Hardware, and Software, to drive the development of a highly autonomous vehicle platform. Your expertise in sensors, compute, and actuators will be essential in defining an architecture that balances complexity with safety and efficiency. As a central point of contact, you will communicate updates, progress, and potential roadblocks to stakeholders at all levels, requiring strong communication and project management skills.

Waabi's commitment to safety is unwavering, and as a Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in upholding this standard. By applying safety standards and methodologies, you will help drive Waabi's safety culture across all supporting teams, ensuring that every aspect of the vehicle platform is designed and tested with safety in mind.

What You Will Do

• Own the creation, documentation, alignment, and verification of vehicle platform requirements at Waabi.
• Define ways to describe and evaluate requirements efficiently and effectively.
• Bring an in-depth understanding of sensors, compute, and actuators used in self-driving vehicles.
• Drive an architecture with requirements that generate a simple yet safe highly autonomous vehicle platform.
• Act as a central point of contact for specific vehicle platform requirements and related tests.
• Communicate updates, progress, and potential roadblocks to stakeholders at all levels.
• Help drive Waabi's safety culture through the application of safety standards and methodologies.
• Define necessary improvements for Waabi's highly realistic simulator.
• Work with other teams to design and implement these improvements.
• Own the writing and tracking of tests and test executions in line with company project milestones.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance Waabi's vehicle platform capabilities.
• Implement tools and methodologies to streamline and automate the vehicle platform requirement processes.

What We Are Looking For

• Undergraduate degree required; Master's or Ph.D. within an engineering discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in the automotive, robotics, aerospace, or related industry.
• Experience with requirements specifications and metrics.
• Experience with executing complex vehicle test campaigns.
• Strong fundamentals in mathematics, engineering, and physics.
• Basic understanding of vehicle dynamics.
• Excellent data analysis skills with modern tools such as Python or Matlab.
• Experience with methods and standards such as ISO 26262, SOTIF (ISO 21448), and/or UL 4600.
• Open-minded and collaborative leader who is eager to provide guidance and help others.
• Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions.

Nice to Have

• Experience in launching a driverless product.
• Experience in leading small teams of systems engineers.
• Experience in the automotive self-driving industry.
• Experience building software systems from scratch.
• Experience in robotics or machine learning.
• Proficiency with data mining, mathematics, and statistical analysis.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation and equity awards.
• Health and wellness benefits encompassing a wide range of needs.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that is revolutionizing the transportation industry.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment that values innovation and diversity.
• Professional development opportunities through training, workshops, and conferences.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options, to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to state-of-the-art tools and technologies to facilitate your work.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance and contributions to the team.
• Comprehensive relocation package for those moving to join the team.

• Tip: Ensure your resume highlights specific examples of working with autonomous vehicle technologies or related fields, as this experience is highly valued.
• Tip: Be prepared to discuss your understanding of safety standards and methodologies, such as ISO 26262, and how you have applied them in previous roles.
• Tip: Show a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies, as the field of autonomous vehicles is rapidly evolving.
• Tip: Prepare to explain how you handle complex problem-solving and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
• Tip: Consider creating a portfolio or examples of your work that demonstrate your skills in data analysis, vehicle dynamics, and system engineering.
• Tip: Don't hesitate to ask about the company culture, expectations for professional development, and opportunities for growth within the organization during your interview.