Body Structures Engineer

Zoox
Foster City, CA
On-site

In the 12 months to 30 Jun 2026, Zoox filed 2 H-1B positions titled "Body Engineer". Source: U.S. Department of Labor, LCA disclosure data. A record of filings already made, not a commitment to sponsor.

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior mechanical engineers with automotive body design experience who thrive in cross-functional, collaborative environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4+ years in automotive body design and strong cross-functional collaboration skills
    — “Work cross functionally and collaborate with peers, styling studio, packaging, CAE/attribute/test teams, management, manufacturing, suppliers”
  • Engineers experienced in defining and negotiating system requirements using DFMEA and APQP
    — “Define/negotiate requirements and specifications for body systems to achieve best in class performance in structural, NVH, and crash performance; including DFMEAs, DVP’s and PVP’s, APQP”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a high level of detail and adherence to technical and quality assurance processes
    — “Experience with the development of specifications, DFMEAs, DVP’s and PVP’s, APQP and other technical and quality assurance processes”
  • Candidates must be prepared to support material and manufacturing decisions both internally and externally
    — “Support material and manufacturing process decisions both internally and externally”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in defining system requirements and leading component development
    — “Conceptualize, design (2D and 3D), and lead development/release of vehicle body components/assemblies to meet cost, weight, performance requirements”
  • Emphasize your ability to implement GD&T and dimensional engineering principles effectively
    — “Ability to implement GD&T and dimensional engineering principles in design”
  • Demonstrate expertise in automotive development processes and technical documentation
    — “Experience in engineering best practices including design for six sigma (DFSS)”
  • Showcase your proficiency with CATIA V5 or V6 CAD software in your portfolio or resume
    — “Proficiency with CATIA V5 or V6 CAD software”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • conceptualize, design, and lead development/release of vehicle body components/assemblies
  • support validation testing for component/vehicle
Typical background
b.s. in mechanical engineering4+ years experience in automotive body system design/engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Vehicle-body-componentsComponent-developmentValidation-testingMaterial-and-manufacturing-process-decisionsCross-functional-collaboration

Preferred

DfmeasDvpPvpApqpEngineering-best-practices

Stack & domain

Mechanical EngineeringVehicle EngineeringCAD SoftwareCommunicationCollaborationAutomotiveEngineering

About the role

Original posting from Zoox via Lever

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About the Role

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The Autonomous Driving Software Integration team at Zoox is responsible for bringing together the computer science world with the automotive world in order to create an amazing product for everyone. Our team has a collaborative culture marked by openness and supportive risk-taking. You’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making cities safer, smarter and more sustainable. 

Together with the team, you will define the driving experience of the robot by engineering application software responsible for decision making, trajectory planning, and controls. We are looking for an engineer who is excited to traverse the autonomous driving compute stack, loves to learn new things, and likes to take ownership of major software components. If you like to work close to the robot platform and enjoy experiencing your developed software in the robot, we would like to hear from you.

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In this role, you will::

  • Conceptualize, design (2D and 3D), and lead development/release of vehicle body components/assemblies to meet cost, weight, performance requirements 
  • Develop short and long term schedule/plans for component development, release, delivery, and validation
  • Define/negotiate requirements and specifications for body systems to achieve best in class performance in structural, NVH, and crash performance; including DFMEAs, DVP’s and PVP’s, APQP
  • Support validation testing for component/vehicle 
  • Support material and manufacturing process decisions both internally and externally
  • Work cross functionally and collaborate with peers, styling studio, packaging, CAE/attribute/test teams, management, manufacturing, suppliers
  • Develop processes, procedures and best practices for Body design and development

Qualifications:

  • B.S. in mechanical engineering equivalent or higher
  • 4+ years experience in automotive body system design/engineering (OEM/supplier, university SAE team, or equivalent)
  • Knowledge/experience in vehicle engineering, automotive body systems design and engineering fundamentals, body materials and manufacturing processes, and component delivery
  • Experience with the development of specifications, DFMEAs, DVP’s and PVP’s, APQP and other technical and quality assurance processes 
  • Experience in engineering best practices including design for six sigma (DFSS)
  • Ability to implement GD&T and dimensional engineering principles in design
  • Proficiency with CATIA V5 or V6 CAD software
  • Strong communication/collaboration skills with peers, suppliers, manufacturing, management

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience at automotive OEM
  • Knowledge of automotive development/release process
  • Polarion, Jira, and Confluence experience.

Compensation:

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. 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.

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.

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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.

Source: Zoox careers (Lever)

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