Hardware Software Integration Engineer

Zoox, San Diego, CA

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Duration: Full-Time

Zoox's Hardware Software Integration team is responsible for ensuring various hardware subsystems work reliably on our vehicle platform on a day-to-day basis. As an hardware/software integration engineer, you will oversee the deployment of next-generation compute, sensor and data networking systems for autonomous vehicles.

This role is essential and fundamental to the execution stage of Zoox's vehicle program, ensuring that hardware systems operate predictably at all times. This team is the first line of defense for any issues with our vehicle fleet. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who is excited about being the first responder to triage and debug difficult HW/SW integration issues. The team is also responsible for supporting bring up and manufacturing operations for the vehicle.

Responsibilities

Assist the Hardware Software Integration team in supporting various autonomous vehicle platforms
Provide remote support for autonomous vehicle missions and serve as the first responder for new HW/SW issues
Lead and drive debugging of the HW/SW issues to closure. Identify and work with key cross-functional partners to root cause and provide resolution
Provide feedback to engineering teams to improve future product versions
Understand the vehicle assembly and test requirements and come up with test plans and specifications to support manufacturing operations
Develop test automation, leverage in house analysis tools to perform debugging/improve test coverage and enhance test infrastructure
Work cross-functionally to help characterize vehicle functionality, features, and behaviors
Develop new processes and human workflows to improve fleet stability

Qualifications

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science
Minimum 3+ years of relevant industry experience
Strong EE fundamentals with familiarity in microcontroller based systems, high speed signals, sensing and power electronics
Working knowledge of schematic design and PCB layout
Knowledge of electrical characterization equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
Fluency in Python or similar scripting language
Familiarity with git/version management tools, SW debugging tools
Strong HW/FW debugging and problem solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bonus Qualifications

Experience with hardware interfaces such as ethernet, CAN, USB, UART, LIN. I2C, SPI etc and related testing/debugging tools
Experience with environmental testing (vibration and thermal)
Working knowledge of requirements management tools such as Polarion/JIRA
Prior system integration experience

Vaccine Mandate

Employees working in this position will be required to have received a single dose of the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine OR have completed the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series. In addition, employees will be required to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine by the earlier of (1) April 15 or (2) within two months of becoming eligible for the booster vaccine.

Employees will be required to show proof of vaccination status upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment. That offer of employment will be conditioned upon, among other things, an Applicant’s ability to show proof of vaccination status. Please note the Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.

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.

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.

About Zoox

About us Zoox is a Menlo Park, CA-based robotics company founded by Tim Kentley-Klay and Dr. Jesse Levinson to create autonomous mobility. Operating at the intersection of design, computer science, and electro-mechanical engineering, Zoox is a multidisciplinary team working to imagine and build an advanced mobility experience that will support the future needs of urban mobility for both people and the environment.