Senior Systems Integration Engineer, Brakes
Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Zoox is seeking a Sr. Braking Systems Integration Engineer to join our Vehicle System Integration engineering this key role you will drive the system requirements functional architecture integration and verification activities to achieve end-to-end system capability. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential as youll work with vehicle integration feature integration firmware and vehicle component development teams to deliver the overall reliability and performance of our cutting-edge vehicles.
We are looking for an engineer who is passionate about developing a ground-breaking Robotaxi has a strong system engineering background has extensive brake system experience has system problem-solving skills and has a commitment to delivering on time.
- Lead the design and controls development of a full brake system for an autonomous vehicle platform.
- Author system technical specifications system requirements and interface control documents for the brake system.
- Develop system design integration and validation test plans to ensure optimal braking performance safety and efficiency balancing vehicle attributes.
- Plan and execute vehicle-level system integration activities including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing vehicle validation and virtual verification.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical electrical firmware and controls teams to define system requirements and ensure seamless subsystem integration.
- Ensure brake subsystems including actuators sensors control modules and electromechanical components meet defined requirements and interface specifications.
- Participate in technical design reviews and supplier evaluations ensuring verification and validation plans are comprehensive and well-executed.
- Develop System FMEAs diagnostic strategies and fault reactions to ensure safe and robust brake system operation across all driving conditions.
- Lead root cause analysis and issue resolution including data analysis log reviews and hardware investigations.
- Requires occasional domestic and international travel (2 weeks per year).
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- At least 10 years of experience in System engineering preferably in EVs or automotive systems
- Proven experience in vehicle dynamics and control theory as applied to brake system design.
- Experience with brake system modeling and simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink or similar).
- Deep knowledge of developing automotive systems using model-based design processes.
- Deep knowledge of developing system and subsystem requirements with proficiency in tools like IBM DOORS Siemens Polarion or similar.
- Knowledge of automotive electrical architectures including communication protocols (CAN/LIN/Ethernet) and defining physical and functional interfaces.
- Knowledge of automotive diagnostics (UDS) routines and functional safety standards (ISO 26262).
- Experience developing System FMEAs and defining diagnostic strategies and fault reactions for safety-critical systems.
- Familiarity with vehicle-level integration and validation processes including HIL testing and on-vehicle performance evaluation.
- Experience in Model Based System Design process.
- Experience in real-time embedded software architecture e.g. AUTOSAR.
- Experience in advanced embedded software architecture e.g. Linux.
- Experience with objective and subjective brake system evaluation criteria including stopping distance pedal feel and thermal performance.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
