Waabi, founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun, is the leader in Physical AI. With a world-class team, we're unlocking the next era of autonomous transportation with technology that's powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech.
With offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, Waabi is growing quickly and looking for diverse, innovative and collaborative candidates who want to impact the world in a positive way. To learn more visit: www.waabi.aiYou Will…
V&V Execution and Quality Assurance
Characterize the vehicle and derive electrical requirements, decomposing them to module and component level with bidirectional traceability to test evidence.
Own the electrical DVP&R - plan and execute functional and performance testing, including EMC/EMI, and electrical stress and robustness testing, on prototypes and production-intent hardware. Build and maintain custom fixturing as necessary.
Identify and troubleshoot electrical functionality, compatibility, and performance issues; lead root cause analysis and drive corrective actions to closure.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with design, systems, quality and software engineers to integrate electrical V&V and Design for Test (DfT) into the wider program.
Document and present test results and recommendations to design teams and program leadership to drive improvements.
Regulatory Compliance and Certification
Manage all aspects of Compliance Testing and Certification while adhering to ISO 26262 and UL 4600.
Plan and execute critical compliance tests in accordance with standards such as ISO 16750, 11451/11452, UL, CE, IEC and various OEM standards.
Certification Management
Coordinate with external accredited laboratories for pre-compliance and formal certification testing.
Oversee the analysis of test failures, perform root cause analysis on non-compliance issues, and maintain all detailed test reports, compliance logs, and documentation required for certification.
Process and Toolchain Development
Build and evolve Waabi's electrical V&V methodology, lab capability, and toolchain.
Assess a new OEM's DV/PV process quickly and advise leadership on level of effort, complexity, and cost relative to Waabi's.
Qualifications:
5 + years in an Electrical V&V role, preferably automotive or heavy vehicle.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering.
Understand all aspects of an automotive DV/PV process.
Deep understanding of the automotive PPAP process.
Working knowledge with automotive APQP.
Experience working directly with Automotive OEMs, Tier 1 & 2 suppliers.
“On your feet” knowledge of International automotive environmental and EMC standards, including SAE J1455, ISO 11451 / 11452, or MIL-STD-810.
Working knowledge of AEC standards.
Ability to adjust V&V Process to support various OEMs.
Direct experience characterizing vehicles to set environmental and EMC requirement