Job Description

At Zoox, we have set the goal to provide our customers with a high-quality product, while also delivering the highest level of safety while using our fully autonomous vehicles. You will work with a team of world-class engineers with diverse backgrounds in areas such as robotics, controls, and vehicle engineering, to develop the specific attribute deliverables. You’ll support the vehicle attribute director by taking ownership of the vehicle attribute development of a new robot platform. You will be working with the attributes experts in several areas, such as vehicle dynamics, noise & vibration, thermal, drive performance, energy, safety, ergonomics, geometric integration, CAE, and others.  You will be responsible for the attributes balancing, status, development plans, gate reviews, and eventually driving a well-balanced platform fit for autonomous driving.   You will be an integral link to successfully developing and delivering a high-quality product to market. 

In this role, you will:

• Own the vehicle attributes development of a new autonomous robot platform.
• Own the Vehicle Technical Specification, all attribute requirements.
• Provide technical leadership on vehicle technical specification targets definition and cascading down to systems and sub-systems.
• Balancing attributes and supporting program imperatives.
• Creating development plans aligned with program milestones, working with the CAE and geometric integration teams in the virtual development.
• Drive decision process against competing requirements including cost, mass, driving range, safety, timing and others.
• Report out attribute status and escalate critical issues as appropriate.
• Delivering overall attribute status against the agreed-upon targets. 

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with at least 10+ years hands-on experience in automotive attribute development in one of the specific requested areas.
• Experience with setting and cascading performance requirements
• Experience with virtual development
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Experience reporting to leadership.
• Experience in data compiling, assessment, and documentation.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience developing pure electric vehicles and autonomous systems preferred

Compensation

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $182,000 to $250,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

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