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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Lead Manager, Motion Control Test Engineering - **Company:** Waymo LLC - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $230,000.0 - $284,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Motion Planning, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Safety Critical Systems - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18450535?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18450535%2FTechnical-Lead-Manager-Motion-Control-Test-Engineering-California-Mountain-View ## About the Role * Education: BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Robotics, Controls, or a related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience. * Domain experience: 8+ years testing, integrating, or developing vehicle motion control, chassis / actuation systems, or other safety-critical electro-mechanical systems (automotive, aerospace, robotics). * Leadership: Experience leading a technical team as a manager or tech lead, including planning, prioritization, and developing engineers. * Hands-on test experience: Test planning and execution for controls and actuation systems, including in-vehicle testing, bench / HIL testing, and data analysis (Python, MATLAB, or similar). * Systems engineering: Working knowledge of requirements, verification and validation, and formal sign-off for safety-critical systems. * Communication: Strong written and verbal communication; able to explain test results, risk, and trade-offs clearly to engineers and leadership. We prefer: * People management: Direct experience managing engineers in a test, validation, or integration function. The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process. ## Description * Lead the team: Manage and grow a team of Systems Test Engineers who own verification of motion control actuation (brakes, steering, propulsion), pedestrian / AEB safety functions, and motion planning and control software across all Waymo vehicle platforms. * Set technical direction: Own the roadmap for how we test motion control: test methods, bench and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) infrastructure, automation, and coverage strategy for new platforms and recurring software releases. * Deliver qualification programs: Plan, prioritize, and deliver test campaigns for platform bring-up and qualification milestones. De-risk plans early, communicate status clearly, and hold the team accountable for timely, high-quality results. * Partner cross-functionally: Align on requirements, test scope, and resources with Motion Control Systems Engineering, Controls and Embedded Software, Hardware Engineering, Structured Testing, and OEM / supplier teams. * Uphold test rigor: Set the bar for safe and repeatable test design, clear pass/fail criteria, high-quality reports, and root cause of unexpected behavior. 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