Staff Electrical Architecture System Engineer

Zoox
Foster City, CA

Who this role is best for

Geared toward senior electrical engineers with deep automotive systems expertise comfortable with low-voltage power distribution and vehicle communication architecture ownership.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years in vehicle electrical systems and ECU hardware definitions
    — “at least 10 years of experience in vehicle electrical architectures, ECU HW base definitions
  • Collaborative problem-solvers who thrive in defining architectures for component owners
    — “Work with other system engineers and component owners in defining an architecture
  • Individuals experienced in both system requirements ownership and test strategy development
    — “Develop verification strategy and provide guidance to the test team

Things to consider

  • Requires ownership of critical system requirements with potential for field issue escalation
    — “Root cause analysis and imp[REDACTED]sessment for field issues

How to stand out

  • Highlight ownership of complex power systems in prior roles with specific voltage metrics
    — “Own the low-voltage power distribution system requirements
  • Demonstrate model-based tool proficiency with examples of system architecture definitions
    — “model based system engineering tools
  • Showcase experience with automotive firmware verification frameworks
    — “FW development and verification methodology
  • Emphasize cross-functional collaboration in tech reviews and supplier evaluations
    — “Participate in tech reviews to evaluate potential suppliers
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • defined vehicle communication architecture requirements
  • executed component performance analysis
  • developed verification strategy
Typical background
BS or MS in electrical engineering15+ years of industry engineering experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Electrical EngineeringVehicle Electrical ArchitecturesModel-based System EngineeringFirmware DevelopmentPower DistributionCommunication Protocols

Preferred

ISO 26262LINCAN FDAutomotive EthernetElectronic FusingWiring Harness Design

Stack & domain

Electrical EngineeringVehicle Electrical ArchitecturesECU HW Base DefinitionsVehicle Power States FunctionalityModel Based System Engineering ToolsFirmware Development Process For Automotive EcusWake And Sleep Functions For Automotive EcusISO 26262LINCAN FDAutomotive EthernetElectronic FusingWiring Harness DesignManufacturing RequirementsOrganizational SkillsInformation GatheringTeamworkProblem-solving AbilitiesCommunication SkillsProactiveIndependentOwnershipIntegrityAccountabilityAutonomous DrivingRoboticsVehicle Systems

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::

  • Own the low-voltage power distribution system requirements
  • Own the vehicle communication architecture requirements
  • Own the power modes and power states requirements
  • Work with other system engineers and component owners in defining an architecture that supports their needs
  • Participate in tech reviews to evaluate potential suppliers and ensure proper application of Zoox hardware standards
  • Execute component performance analysis to maintain the total low-voltage system power needs
  • Develop verification strategy and provide guidance to the test team in execution of test plan
  • Root cause analysis and impact assessment for field issues in power distribution and network area. 

Qualifications:

  • BS or MS in electrical engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 15 years of industry engineering experience
  • At least 10 years of experience in vehicle electrical architectures, ECU HW base definitions, and vehicle power states functionality
  • At least 3 years of experience in model based system engineering tools
  • Able to gather and organize information in an efficient and effective manner
  • Understanding of the Firmware development process for automotive ECUs
  • Experience in development of wake and sleep functions for automotive ECUs 

Bonus Qualifications:

  • FW development and verification methodology
  • Proficient in ISO 26262 and its architectural enablers
  • Experience in LIN, CAN FD, automotive ethernet,
  • Experience with electronic fusing
  • Experience with wiring harness design and reliability
  • Experience with manufacturing requirements 

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.

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.

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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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