Senior Electrical Design Engineer
ZooxFoster City, CA
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Benefits
Health Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Job Description
Help shape the future of mobility. As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer at Zoox, you will lead the development of electronic control modules that power our autonomous vehicle platform. We’re looking for an innovative, hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about bringing cutting-edge technology to life.
In This Role, You Will:
- Lead the design and development of the electrical control unit (ECU) for next-generation sensing and control systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product architecture and engineering requirements
- Design, prototype, and validate electrical circuits for your control unit
- Perform schematic capture and PCB layout
- Develop basic firmware and scripts for hardware bring-up and debugging
- Work closely with mechanical engineers on packaging, manufacturability, and thermal considerations
- Define test requirements and execute key validation activities in partnership with validation engineers
- Drive root-cause analysis and mentor junior engineers and technicians on troubleshooting best practices
Qualifications
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in automotive ECU design
- Proven record of delivering automotive-grade products into mass production
- Strong fundamentals in power electronics, high-speed design, computer architecture, analog, and mixed-signal systems
- Experience designing and validating high-speed signaling interfaces such as Ethernet, DDR memory, PCIe, and SerDes.
- Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium)
- Strong hands-on lab skills and familiarity with test equipment and best practices
- Knowledge of automotive EMC compliance
- Understanding of automotive functional safety and control-unit-level safety integration
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 candidate's 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.
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FAQs About Senior Electrical Design Engineer Jobs at Zoox
What is the work location for this position at Zoox?
This job at Zoox is located in Foster City, CA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Zoox?
Employer has not shared pay details for this role.
What employment applies to this position at Zoox?
Zoox lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Zoox?
Zoox is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Zoox for this role?
Zoox offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, and Paid Sick Leave for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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