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Chassis Controls Engineer, Brakes & Steering

Zoox

Job Location:

Foster, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 157000 - 245000

Posted: 19 August 2026 (11 days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Zoox you will be a member of the Chassis Brakes & Steering team responsible for component and system requirements testing and reporting and collaborating on vehicle system integration this role you will work closely with the Chassis Engineering team to coordinate the execution and delivery of engineering milestones by working cross-functionally with Vehicle Integration and Attributes Functional Safety Electrical Integration Software and other addition the candidate will work with tier-one suppliers to design and develop the controller and evaluate component-level test results.

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.

$157000 - $245000 a year

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling as well as positioning within a level is determined by a range of factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant years of experience domain knowledge and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave vacation bereavement) unpaid time off Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights Amazon RSUs health insurance long-term care insurance long-term and short-term disability insurance and life insurance.

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. Were looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to emailprotected or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.

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Zoox

We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.

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