Chassis Controls Engineer, Brakes & Steering

BEFORE PROCEEDING, PLEASE REMEMBER TO ADD THE CORRECT TAGS! (See tags list below) About the Role Tell potential applicants about the team’s core values. This will help ensure candidates who share Zoox’s values apply. Highlight the broader impact of the team and Zoox. Quality applicants are drawn to work that is meaningful. How will a candidate be contributing and making a difference? Communicate that there are opportunities for learning and growth. Great candidates seek out companies that support growth and learning. Remember: Candidates are looking for cues about whether or not they will fit in at Zoox, so make sure your  language is balanced and inclusive. Example: The Autonomous Driving Software Integration team at Zoox is responsible for bringing together the computer science world with the automotive world in order to create an amazing product for everyone. Our team has a collaborative culture marked by openness and supportive risk-taking. You’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making cities safer, smarter and more sustainable.  Together with the team, you will define the driving experience of the robot by engineering application software responsible for decision making, trajectory planning, and controls. We are looking for an engineer who is excited to traverse the autonomous driving compute stack, loves to learn new things, and likes to take ownership of major software components. If you like to work close to the robot platform and enjoy experiencing your developed software in the robot, we would like to hear from you. TAGS - Data Science - Communications - Design and Product  - Operations - Finance - Procurement - Hardware Engineering - Product Security - Human Resources  - Program Management - Information Technology  - Quality - Legal and Policy - Software Engineering - Manufacturing Operations - Supply Chain - Systems and Safety 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. 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. Follow us on LinkedIn Accommodations If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter. 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.