Staff Hardware Reliability Engineer
Core
Lead the reliability program for Waymo hardware products (e.g., LiDAR) across the full lifecycle from prototyping to field deployment.
Role type
Staff Hardware Reliability Engineer
Builds
Autonomous vehicle hardware systems and sensor platforms
Domain
Autonomous driving / Automotive hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
End-to-end reliability program management, DFMEA and risk analysis, failure analysis and root cause resolution, mechanics of materials, physics of failure for electronics and sensors, vendor and supplier management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
PhD in relevant engineering field, 15+ years of management experience, OEM automotive or Tier-1 supplier background, reliability test lab management, high-volume product launch experience, technical mentorship
Technologies
LiDAR, thermal test equipment, vibration test equipment, environmental test equipment
Responsibilities
Define and improve reliability processes including risk analyses, design verification, and test plans; Develop and maintain long-term reliability roadmaps and strategies; Provide technical evaluations and strategic recommendations on designs and materials; Manage program-level risks related to complex reliability issues; Collaborate with CMs, ODMs, and Tier-1s to develop validation programs
Seniority
Staff, strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise