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Senior Chassis Controls Engineer
Company | Zoox |
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Location | San Mateo, CA, USA |
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Salary | $146000 – $239000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering
- 7+ years of experience in embedded control systems engineering related to active suspension or similar automotive systems
- Experience designing and validating control algorithms for electro-hydraulic/mechanical systems
- Understanding of control systems theory and real-time embedded software
- Proficiency in C/C++ and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink)
- Experience with requirements management, testing, and vehicle development
- Knowledge of automotive functional safety standards (ISO 26262)
Responsibilities
- Develop and integrate embedded control software for active suspension systems
- Design, implement, and validate control algorithms for actuators, sensors, and ECUs
- Plan, execute, and/or oversee validation activities for actuator components and systems, including test instrumentation, test execution, data analysis, and test reporting
- Collaborate and coordinate a range of activities across various Zoox functions to ensure efficient and timely development to meet program milestones
- Coordinate troubleshooting and reporting of component and subsystem-related vehicle issues, including issue reporting and tracking using tools such as Jira, Confluence and Polarion
- Execution of engineering disciplines such as SFMEA, disciplined problem solving, DVP&R/PVP&R, engineering sign-off, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with RTOS, automotive diagnostics, and data analysis
- Simulation experience and analytic modeling tool usage
- Supplier experience and launch experience
- CAN communications and vehicle networking skills