Role summary
Zoox is seeking a Senior/Staff Electrical Engineer for its Advanced Hardware Engineering team. This role focuses on the design, development, and innovation of sensor technology and the compute platform for autonomous vehicles. The engineer will have end-to-end ownership of high-speed digital designs and embedded systems, working within a multi-disciplinary team. Key responsibilities include providing electrical engineering leadership for high-performance compute modules and collaborating with software, mechanical, and integration teams to ensure product success. The role requires strong electrical engineering fundamentals, a track record of successful product delivery, and experience in board/system-level testing and manufacturing.
Zoox's Advanced Hardware Engineering team is responsible for the design, development, and innovation of sensor technology and the compute platform for our vehicles. In this role, you will work within a multi-disciplinary engineering team to have end to end ownership of high-speed digital designs and embedded systems in accordance with industry standards, best practices, and requirements
In this role, you will:
Provide electrical engineering leadership for high performance Compute modules
Work extensively with cross-functional teams (software, mechanical, integration) to ensure product success
Able to drive the team to consensus in a dynamic environment
Qualifications
BS or MS in electrical engineering or equivalent and 7+ years of professional work experience
Minimum 7+ years of professional work experience
Strong technical leadership and decision making
Strong electrical engineering fundamentals
Track record of successful product delivery
Experience in board and system-level testing and characterization
Working knowledge of circuit design and simulation tools
Working knowledge of schematic design and PCB layout tool (Altium Designer preferred)
Strong problem-solving skills (both technical and organizational)
Experience with both prototype and high-volume contact manufacturing including overseas
Bonus Qualifications
Knowledge of x86/Compute architecture
Experience in functional safety
Experience in automotive/EV/AV/aerospace/space or similar industries
Experience in various development models (JDM/OEM)
Experience in software/automation development
Hands-on lab experience such as soldering, and experience with lab equipment (power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes)
Familiarity with common industry technologies and protocols including PCIe, GMSL, NVMe, I2C, CAN, USB
