Senior/Staff System Integration and Test Engineer

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 199,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Amazon RSUs

Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company is seeking an experienced System Integration and Test Engineer in California. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the seamless integration of vehicle systems, leveraging deep expertise in automotive development and hands-on testing. This role demands strong leadership in defining test strategies and providing technical guidance for vehicle performance. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary range of $199,000 – $256,000 a year are offered, reflecting the importance of this position.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in Vehicle Integration or System development.
• Proven track record in delivering function robustness for vehicle systems.
• Experience conducting vehicle‑level testing and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop test strategy and roadmap for end‑to‑end system integration.
• Define performance metrics and report risks during program reviews.
• Act as a subject matter expert for testing and integration.

Skills

Expertise in automotive development

Systems engineering

Hands‑on testing

Excellent communication skills

Technical problem-solving methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced System Integration and Test Engineer to join our Vehicle System Integration organization. In this role, you will be a technical leader responsible for ensuring the seamless integration of all vehicle systems. You will leverage your deep expertise in automotive development, systems engineering, and hands‑on testing to drive end‑to‑end integration of our complex vehicle platform. Your work will be critical in ensuring world‑class reliability for our Robotaxi Service Operations.

In this role, you will:

• Develop test strategy and roadmap for end‑to‑end system integration to validate system performance and interdependencies under a broad range of environmental conditions, operational scenarios, build variations and human factors to ensure robust real‑world performance.
• Define performance metrics for system integration function and robustness for Motion, Body and EE Architecture Domains and report any risks to program and milestones during program reviews.
• Identify integration risks early on and work closely with system engineers, firmware engineers and hardware engineers to define an integration test plan.
• Act as a subject matter expert for testing and integration in one or more core domains – Motion Controls, Body Systems, or Electrical & Electronic (EE) Systems – providing technical guidance and mentorship to the broader team.
• Establish best practices for test plan development using a data‑driven approach such as design of experiments (DOE) to conduct testing in an efficient manner.
• Lead cross‑functional focused resolution forum to drive resolution of complex system integration issues in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10–15 years of experience in Vehicle Integration or System development role.
• Proven track record of excellence in delivering function robustness in one or more of the following vehicle systems: Motion Controls (e.g., powertrain, chassis, braking), Body Systems (e.g., closures, lighting, interior), or EE Systems (e.g., compute, networking, power distribution).
• Expertise with automotive vehicle development processes and the systems engineering lifecycle, focusing on the right side of the V‑model.
• Extensive hands‑on experience conducting vehicle‑level testing, instrumentation, analysing data and deriving actionable insights from data.
• Experience in developing SFMEA.
• Well versed in technical problem‑solving methodologies such as Six Sigma, Shainin RedX, 5Why.
• Excellent communication skills – ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a multi‑disciplinary team through written and verbal communication.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with Automotive Calibration Development at Vehicle Level.
• Experience with Controls Development using xIL and Rapid Controls Prototyping.
• Experience with development and integration of vehicle program from prototype to launch.
• Experience with ISO 21448 (SOTIF) or ISO 26262 (Automotive functional safety).

$199,000 – $256,000 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.