Senior Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer
Core
Develop and integrate vehicle dynamics models (chassis, actuator, safety systems) into the Waymo Simulator to validate autonomous driving platforms.
Role type
Senior IC vehicle dynamics simulation engineer
Builds
Simulation workflows and models for the Waymo Driver autonomous vehicle platform
Domain
Autonomous driving, vehicle dynamics, simulation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C++ modeling, multi-domain modeling tools, tire modeling (Magic Formula), chassis dynamics (multibody), vehicle safety systems (ABS, ESC, TCS), commercial vehicle dynamics tools (Simscape, CarMaker, Adams), Python data analysis
Preferred skills
Chassis control systems development, production-quality C++/Python code, simulation framework integration, Modelica, Functional Mockup Interface (FMI)
Technologies
C++, Python, Simscape, Maplesim, CarMaker, Carsim, Adams, Modelica, FMI
Responsibilities
Develop models of chassis, actuator, and safety dynamics; Integrate models into Waymo Simulator; Define and execute test campaigns for vehicle dynamics characterization; Perform sim-based analyses for development phases; Support partner teams with simulation capabilities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC