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Senior Platform System Vehicle Test Engineer

Zoox

Job Location:

Foster, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 184000 - 250000

Posted: 22 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 3 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Zooxs System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team constructs the Safety Case and validates that our vehicles are safe for autonomous driving. SDMA enables Zoox to rapidly iterate and safely expand capabilities through trustworthy innovative and pragmatic safety engineering. As a Platform System Vehicle Test Engineer at Zoox you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop and test systems that enable and support our robotaxi ensuring the safety and performance of the closed-loop drive system.

The Platform System Vehicle Test Engineer will have strong technical skills and a deep understanding of functional safety technical solutions and verification techniques based on ISO 26262 or similar standards. You will be responsible for developing and executing vehicle-level testing for autonomous safety-critical systems.

In this role you will:

Develop and execute the technical and logistical planning of vehicle tests including cross-functional coordination with other teams such as systems requirements firmware software motion controls vehicle engineering and operations
Interpret complex test data and 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 test cases and results
Design develop and operate the Zoox Robot test equipment 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.

Qualifications:

B.S. or higher degree in Automotive Engineering Aerospace Robotics Electrical Mechanical or Systems Engineering
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

Bonus Qualifications:

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

$184000 - $250000 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 reflects the 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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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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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