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Waymo

Robot type
Autonomous Vehicle
Location
Mountain ViewCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
Jul 1, 2026
Salary
$196,000–$242,000 a year
Full-time

Automotive HVAC Systems Engineer

Job description

Hardware Engineering is a diverse, innovative, and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software and vehicle engineers. We design, build, and perfect the products which are the eyes and ears of Waymo's autonomous driving technology, and integrate those products into vehicle platforms. We're seeking curious and talented teammates to grow our team.

This role will report to a Vehicle Engineering Leader.

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access…

Job responsibilities

  • Collaborate with internal partners to define HVAC performance metrics (cabin comfort metrics) for our future vehicles, based on Waymo’s customer satisfaction targets and bench-marking studies
  • You will establish class leading targets for HVAC energy efficiency standards through research of innovative technologies, bench-marking, and physical properties
  • You will apply your extensive design experience of automotive HVAC systems to develop novel but practical, low-risk solutions for unique vehicle configurations
  • You will drive Waymo's OEM partners to deliver against the comfort, performance and efficiency targets
  • You will define sign-off requirements, and supervise the verification of the system performance through the OEM partners and through Waymo-internal V&V Teams

Job requirements

  • Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar qualification) and 8+ years of experience in Automotive Engineering with an automotive OEM or a Tier1 supplier
  • Experience designing electric climate compressor based HVAC systems, from the concept phase, including requirements definition, to execution and verification
  • Proven track record of designing an automotive cabin ventilation system, including vent placement, vent design, and specification of airflow requirements
  • Deep understanding of the thermodynamics of an AC’s vapor-compression cycle
  • Expert-level knowhow of typical automotive refrigerants, and regulatory requirements thereof (world-wide)
  • Ability to create and negotiate targets and requirements with OEMs and/or Tier 1 suppliers
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