Staff Chassis Engineer, Steering and Braking Actuation

The role

You will own the full lifecycle of Zoox Robotaxi steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems, from concept through production. You will manage Tier 1 supplier relationships and lead component and vehicle-level testing for an autonomous by-wire platform.

What you will do

• Own the product lifecycle of the Zoox Robotaxi steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems from initial concept through production
• Design and release 3D CAD models and 2D drawings with GD&T for internal fabrication and external supplier production
• Define and manage component and system requirements across mechanical, electrical, NVH, loading, mass, thermal and EMC domains
• Lead component testing and characterization, including developing test methods, analyzing data and validating system integrity
• Manage strategic supplier engagements to co-develop component designs, review engineering documentation and ensure on-time delivery of hardware and software

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• 12+ years of industry experience
• Proven track record designing and releasing complex components using advanced 3D CAD tools (ideally CATIA V5/V6 or 3DX)
• Experience authoring 2D production drawings using ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
• Experience developing steer-by-wire and/or brake-by-wire 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 architecture, NVH mitigation, functional safety, and c
• Experience authoring technical requirements and executing validation test plans across component, Hardware-in-the-Loop and full-vehicle test assets
• Familiarity with automotive product development processes (e.g., APQP, phase-gate reviews) and managing long-term engineering schedules

Nice to have

• Master's or Ph.D.
• CAN and network skills
• Vector CANalyzer/CANoe or dSPACE experience
• Polarion, Jira and Confluence experience

Before you apply

• You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply

About the company

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem to bring it to market. It aims to provide next-generation mobility-as-a-service in urban environments.