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ZooxSenior Vehicle Attributes Engineer
Zoox is building an autonomous ride-sharing experience designed for urban environments, developing a purpose-built fleet at the intersection of machine learning, robotics, and design. The organization…
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Zoox is building an autonomous ride-sharing experience designed for urban environments, developing a purpose-built fleet at the intersection of machine learning, robotics, and design. The organization is seeking a Senior Vehicle Attributes Engineer to join the Vehicle Integration team on an on-site basis. This position suits an experienced engineering professional capable of working alongside specialists in controls, robotics, and vehicle design. The person in this role will serve as a…
Job Description
Zoox is building an autonomous ride-sharing experience designed for urban environments, developing a purpose-built fleet at the intersection of machine learning, robotics, and design. The organization is seeking a Senior Vehicle Attributes Engineer to join the Vehicle Integration team on an on-site basis.
This position suits an experienced engineering professional capable of working alongside specialists in controls, robotics, and vehicle design. The person in this role will serve as a central technical link, managing requirements, leading cross-functional teams, and guiding critical decisions during high-stakes program reviews.
Responsibilities include establishing vehicle performance targets, collaborating with attribute leads, and balancing cost, timing, mass, safety, and performance constraints. The successful candidate will drive root cause analyses, communicate trade-offs to leadership, and develop test methodologies for vehicle-level validation.
Candidates must hold an engineering degree and possess extensive professional background in integration or attribute development. Preference is given to individuals with technical program management skills or a background working with electric or autonomous vehicles. Zoox encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, noting that applicants do not need to match every listed expectation.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional vehicle attribute teams covering areas such as vehicle dynamics, NVH, thermal, energy, safety, and ergonomics to meet program milestones
- Establish vehicle performance standards for next-generation autonomous platforms
- Collaborate with attribute leads to set development plans and align execution priorities across engineering disciplines
- Balance performance, mass, cost, timing, and safety to achieve optimal vehicle integration
- Deliver performance goals, identify gaps, and lead data-based root cause analyses and resolution strategies
- Compile and deliver attribute status reports for program reviews and leadership gates
- Drive initiatives to define and create test assets and methodologies for validating vehicle-level requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor or Masters degree in Engineering
- At least ten or more years of experience in vehicle attribute development or integration
- Strong technical knowledge of vehicle systems, cross-functional integration, and validation
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, guide decisions, and achieve results in a fast-moving setting
- Background in leading and directing a vehicle development program
- Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, documentation, Smartsheet, Jira, and Google Workspace
Qualifications
- Experience in Technical Program Management
- Background in electric or autonomous vehicle development
Core Skills
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What is the remote work policy for this position?
The posting indicates that the position is on-site.
What education is required to apply?
Applicants must have a Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering.
How much experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have at least 10 or more years of experience in vehicle integration or attribute development.
What is the salary offered for this position?
The job posting does not specify a salary.
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