Staff Chassis Engineer, Steering and Braking Actuation

The role

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

What you will do

• Own the product lifecycle of the Zoox Robotaxi steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems from concept through production
• Design and release 3D CAD models and 2D drawings with GD&T for internal fabrication and 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 supplier engagements to co-develop designs, review engineering documentation and ensure on-time delivery

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 with advanced 3D CAD tools (ideally CATIA V5/V6 or 3DX)
• 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 timelines at an automotive OEM or large Tier 1 supplier
• Deep understanding of electromechanical actuators, brushless DC motors, precision gears, electrical integration, safety-critical architecture, NVH, functional safety, and cost and mass targets
• Experience authoring technical requirements and executing validation test plans across component, HIL and full-vehicle test assets
• Familiarity with automotive 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 and dSPACE experience
• Polarion, Jira and Confluence experience

Before you apply

• Continued employment requires valid US work authorization and visa eligibility
• Company visa sponsorship and relocation assistance details will be provided during the interview process

About the company

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