System Engineering Intern
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Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 6500 - 9500
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Zoox
Zoox is transforming mobility with fully autonomous electric vehicles designed from the ground up for a driverless future. Our mission is to make transportation safer more sustainable and accessible to everyone. At Zoox innovation collaboration and a bold vision for the future drive everything we do.
About Our Internship Program
Zooxs internship program offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology mentorship from some of the industrys brightest minds and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to real projects. We seek interns who demonstrate strong academic performance engagement beyond the classroom intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in Zooxs mission.
As a System Engineering Intern
Interns in this pipeline may be considered for opportunities across a range of teams within the following teams:
Verification & Validation: Support the verification and validation of critical hardware modules through a multi-stage testing process from bench-level testing to full vehicle and product integration including triaging and root-cause analysis of test results.
Powertrain Engineering: Collaborate closely with senior engineers and suppliers to develop and validate battery control algorithms create high-fidelity cell models and conduct laboratory testing to optimize battery performance safety and longevity.
System Integration: Perform thermal modeling to estimate key temperatures to improve safety and reduce hardware costs by enabling more accurate cabin safety monitoring and a lower sensor count.
Program Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a B.S. M.S. or other advanced degree in a relevant engineering field.
- Plan to return to school after completing the internship.
- Maintain good academic standing.
- Available to commit to either a 12-week summer internship (May or June 2026 start)
- At least one prior industry internship co-op or relevant project experience.
- Willing and able to relocate to the Bay Area California for the duration of the internship.
- Interns may not use proprietary Zoox information in university theses publications or share it outside of Zoox.
Role Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Electrical or Software Engineering
- Experience writing test cases and test reports for feature or vehicle requirements.
- Foundational understanding of MATLAB/Simulink for control system design and simulation
- Familiarity with CAN networks and vehicle system architecture
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization using Python MATLAB or similar tools
Bonus Qualifications:
- Previous co-op or internship in Robotics battery systems power electronics or Automotive companies.
- Basic knowledge of thermodynamics heat transfer and fluid dynamics
- Understanding of battery electrochemistry cell dynamics and thermal behavior
Compensation:
The monthly salary range for this position is $6500 to $9500. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level of education. Additional benefits may include medical insurance and a housing stipend (relocation assistance will be offered based on eligibility).
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Campaigns
- Abinitio
- AutoCAD 3D
- Hardware & Networking
- Customer Support
- Arabic
About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
