Zoox

robotics, machine learning, design, mobility-as-a-service

SeniorPlatformSystemVehicleTestEngineer

$175–239k Foster City, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior Platform System Vehicle Test Engineer at Zoox. Skills: Vehicle testing, Data analysis, System requirements analysis, Test automation. Develop and execute the technical and logistical planning of vehicle tests. Interpret complex test data”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure comprehensive test coverage; Continuously improve analysis and reporting

Industry & Context.

robotics, machine learning, design, mobility as a service
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot and debug issues in the field; Trace failures to correct subsystems; Analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

6+ years of test engineering experience in the automobile, robotics, or aerospace industry, Understanding of vehicle dynamics and vehicle drive and chassis systems (such as motors, brakes, and steering), Understanding of control theory and feedback control systems, Confident with automotive electronics and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), Proficiency with test scripting and data analysis languages such as Python or Matlab, Analytical skills and hands-on experience

Nice to Have

Experience developing integration and test plans and procedures for safety critical automotive systems, robotic systems, and/or autonomous vehicles, Familiarity with CAPL, Experience with Linux Systems, OxTS

What You'll Do.

Develop and execute the technical and logistical planning of vehicle tests

Interpret complex test data

Strategize the optimal balance between physical vehicle testing and simulation to ensure comprehensive test coverage

Analyze system requirements to understand the safety concept

Maintain traceability between requirements

and operate the Zoox Robot

and instrumentation systems

Troubleshoot and debug issues in the field

and trace failures to correct subsystems

Perform test data analysis and report test results

Define and develop automated data extraction tools to streamline and continuously improve analysis and reporting

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional coordination with other teams such as systems requirements, firmware, software motion controls, vehicle engineering, and operations

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