Vehicle Safety - Occupant Protection Engineer

ZooxFoster City, CA

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Engineering (PE)

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job Description

At Zoox we have set the goal to provide our customers with the highest level of safety while using our fully autonomous vehicles. As a member of the Zoox Vehicle Safety Engineering team you will work with a team of world-class engineers with diverse backgrounds such as robotics, control, and vehicle engineering. You will be responsible for developing occupant protection system performance and you will be involved all the way through the complete vehicle development process from conception to part, system and full vehicle crash testing. You will be working closely with our internal and external safety experts, CAE and module system teams, with our suppliers as well as internal and external test laboratories. Working at Zoox offers you the chance to manifest your technical creativity, utilize your excellent organizational and communication skills and make a big difference in the final product.

In this role, you will:

Own assigned load cases end-to-end: translate vehicle technical specification (VTS) safety targets into testable metrics, and drive restraint system development through the vehicle integration process to meet them
Develop virtual and physical DVPs and track execution against plan
Analyze test results, feedback analysis to engineering teams, and report out at project gateways
Support system-level and full-vehicle test activities, including defining test requests, test matrix, instrumentation and test targets with the support of the validation team
Identify and document performance issues; generate and track Jira tickets to closure
Drive CAE-to-physical test correlation for your load cases

Qualifications

BS or MS in Engineering with passion for electric, autonomous mobility
5+ years of experience within automotive development and testing, preferable safety testing
Sound knowledge of FMVSS regulations and consumer safety protocols
Experience in virtual and physical safety testing, including analysis in Hyperworks/MetaPost
Ability to build and script templates for first-pass data integrity checks, results analysis, and reporting
Strong organizational and communication skills
Experience in 3D design and PLM tools, CATIA 3DX or CATIA V5 preferred

Bonus Qualifications

Project management experience
Experience with Jira
DFMEA and SFMEA knowledge; experience with requirements management tools (Polarion or equiv.)
Knowledge of Python
Experience with LS-Dyna

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 Vehicle Safety - Occupant Protection 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?

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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 education level is required for this job?

The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

What benefits are offered by Zoox for this role?

Zoox offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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