Staff Chassis Engineer, Steering and Braking Actuation

Zoox; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

RSUs

Job summary

Zoox seeks a Staff Engineer for the Chassis Actuator team, leading end-to-end design and release of steering and braking systems for our autonomous by-wire platform. You will develop mechanical hardware, software, and electromechanical subsystems while coordinating with cross-functional teams and Tier 1 suppliers.

You will own system requirements, perform testing across HIL and vehicle-level assets, and drive integration with Vehicle Integration and FuncIn this role, you will collaborate daily

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of industry experience in automotive hardware/software.
• Experience with steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems.

Responsibilities

• Own lifecycle of steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems from concept to production.
• Design and release 3D CAD models and 2D drawings with GD&T.
• Define and manage system requirements across mechanical, electrical, NVH, thermal domains.
• Lead component testing, data analysis, and validation plans.
• Manage Tier 1 supplier engagements to ensure on-time hardware/software delivery.

Skills

Steer-by-wire experience

Brake-by-wire experience

Hardware development

Controls development

3D CAD design

System integration

Supplier management

APQP/phase-gate

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Master's or Ph.D. a plus

Tools

CATIA V5/V6 or 3DX

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Vector CANalyzer/CANoe

dSPACE

Polarion

Jira

Confluence

Job description

As a Staff Engineer on the Chassis Actuator team specializing in Steering and Braking Systems, you will hold end-to-end design and release responsibility for the components powering our innovative autonomous by-wire platform. Sitting at the intersection of hardware and software, you will lead the development, execution, and delivery of critical engineering milestones for an active chassis system. You will manage Tier 1 supplier relationships to deliver high-performance hardware and controls software while aggressively meeting cost, weight, timing, and performance targets. Your scope will span from core component development to system integration support and hands-on vehicle-level testing and CAN signal analysis. Working in a highly cross-functional environment, you will bridge the gap between physical hardware and autonomous execution, collaborating daily with Vehicle Integration, FuncIn this role, you will:

• Own the product lifecycle of the Zoox Robotaxi steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems from initial concept through production, managing the development of mechanical hardware, software, and complex electromechanical systems.
• Design and release 3D CAD models and 2D drawings with appropriate GD&T for both internal fabrication and external supplier production.
• Define and manage comprehensive component and system requirements, encompassing mechanical, electrical, NVH, static and dynamic loading, mass, and thermal-mechanical or electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) domains, to guarantee robust performance and integration of the steering and braking systems.
• Lead component testing and characterization, which includes developing innovative testing methodologies, analyzing complex data, and validating system integrity.
• Manage strategic supplier engagements to co-develop component designs, review engineering documentation, and ensure on-time delivery of critical hardware and software.
  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with 12+ years of industry experience.
• Proven track record of designing and releasing complex components using advanced 3D CAD tools (ideally CATIA V5/V6 or 3DX) and authoring 2D production drawings utilizing ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Experience developing steer-by-wire (SbW), and/or brake-by-wire (BBW) systems and managing hardware and controls development timelines at an automotive OEM or large Tier 1 supplier.
• Deep technical understanding of electromechanical actuators, brushless DC motors, precision gear systems, electrical integration, safety-critical system architecture, NVH mitigation, functional safety, and cost & mass target management.
• Demonstrated experience authoring technical requirements and executing validation test plans across component, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and full-vehicle test assets.
• Strong familiarity with automotive product development processes (e.g., APQP, phase-gate reviews) and a proven ability to manage long-term engineering schedules and deliverables., Master's or Ph.D. is a plus
• CAN & Network skills
• Vector CANalyzer/CANoe, dSPACE experience
• Polarion, Jira, and Confluence experience
  At Zoox, you will collaborate with a world-class, multidisciplinary engineering team spanning AI, robotics, mechatronics, computer vision, and automated testing. Because a robot is in control of the vehicle, you will be constantly challenged to rethink traditional engineering paradigms to design elegant, ultra-efficient hardware systems from the ground up. Working in this agile, forward-thinking environment gives you the unique opportunity to manifest your creativity, push the boundaries of vehicle dynamics, and directly shape the future of autonomous mobility.
  £111,000 - £153,000 a year
• 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.