Chassis Controls Engineer, Brakes & Steering

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoox is seeking an experienced engineer to own hydraulic braking system development, testing and integration. You will work closely with Chassis Engineering and external suppliers to deliver robust brake control functions and firmware releases.

The role requires 6+ years in automotive/aerospace, hands-on HIL testing, and a strong track record in system debugging across hardware and software boundaries. Join a fast-moving, cross-functional team at Zoox.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical, Computer or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years hands-on automotive or aerospace experience.
• Direct ownership of functional development, tuning or validation for hydraulic braking systems (ABS, ESC, TCS, e-Brake).
• Experience debugging hardware-software-firmware boundary issues.
• Extensive experience with HIL test benches for automated firmware regression testing.
• Strong understanding of software release processes and change management.

Responsibilities

• Author, refine, and maintain comprehensive technical specifications for brake controls with suppliers and internal teams.
• Lead suppliers in developing brake control functions to meet performance targets and deliver firmware releases on schedule.
• Design and develop diagnostics scripts/tools to streamline system troubleshooting and validation.
• Lead triage, resolution, and impact assessment of supplier firmware defects with architecture and design teams.
• Collaborate with AI, Mechatronics, Computer Vision, and Robotics teams to integrate innovations into the vehicle platform.

Skills

Brake controls development

System debugging

Hardware-in-the-Loop testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Software release processes

Long-term schedule planning

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Vector CANalyzer/CANoe

dSPACE

Polarion

Jira

Confluence

Job description

At Zoox, you will be a member of the Chassis Brakes & Steering team responsible for component and system requirements, testing and reporting, and collaborating on vehicle system integration issues. In this role, you will work closely with the Chassis Engineering team to coordinate the execution and delivery of engineering milestones by working cross-functionally with Vehicle Integration and Attributes, Functional Safety, Electrical Integration, Software, and other teams. In addition, the candidate will work with tier-one suppliers to design and develop the controller and evaluate component-level test results.

In this role, you will:

• Author, refine, and maintain comprehensive technical specifications for brake controls, collaborating closely with external suppliers and cross-functional internal teams at Zoox.

• Lead suppliers in the development of brake control functions to meet prescribed performance targets and to deliver FW releases in time for company milestones.

• Design and develop robust diagnostic scripts and tools to streamline system troubleshooting and validation.

• Lead the triage, resolution, and impact assessment of supplier firmware defects by leveraging insights from architecture and system design teams.

• Partner with multidisciplinary experts in AI, Mechatronics, Computer Vision, and Robotics to integrate cutting-edge innovations into the core vehicle platform.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, with 6+ years of hands-on experience in the automotive or aerospace industry.

• Direct ownership of functional development, tuning, or validation for hydraulic braking systems (e.g., ABS, ESC, TCS, e-Brake) at an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier.

• Proven track record of debugging complex, ambiguous, and multi-faceted issues spanning the hardware-software-firmware boundary.

• Extensive experience developing, configuring, and operating Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test benches to execute automated firmware regression testing.

• Strong understanding of the automotive product development lifecycle, including software release processes, change management, and long-term schedule planning.

Bonus Qualifications

• Advanced, hands-on experience with industry-standard tools: Vector CANalyzer/CANoe, dSPACE (ControlDesk/ConfigurationDesk), Polarion, Jira, and Confluence.

• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD) and functional safety standards (ISO 26262, ASIL-D).

• Experience writing test scripts using Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or CAPL to automate HIL validation suites.

$179,000 - $216,000 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.

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

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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.