Senior Prototype Engineer

Zoox's Hardware Software Integration team is responsible for ensuring various hardware subsystems work reliably on our vehicle platform on a day-to-day basis. You will oversee the deployment of next-generation compute, sensor, and data networking systems for autonomous vehicles. This role is essential and fundamental to the execution stage of Zoox's vehicle program, ensuring that hardware systems operate predictably at all times.

As a Senior Prototype Engineer, you will:

• Design and develop hardware prototypes, including circuit analysis and PCB layouts, using Automotive CAN and Ethernet.
• Utilize Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design, ensuring high-quality standards, and managing component selection and order processing.
• Collaborate with technicians on mounting fixtures, harness building, PCB assembly, and reworking and conduct thorough testing and validation of hardware designs.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of hardware designs, and generate detailed documentation for replicability and manufacturability in volume production.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of experience.
• Experience in hardware design, including PCB layout and prototype development, with proficiency in Altium Designer or similar software.
• Familiarity with the complete PCB fabrication and assembly process, and the ability to identify schematic issues and select optimal components.
• Strong programming skills in Python for developing software solutions and debugging hardware issues.
• Basic project management & documentation experience

Bonus Qualifications:

• Using Linux as a development environment for hardware-software integration and testing.
• Experience with automotive communication standards such as CAN and Ethernet.
• Experience with network interfaces and protocols, specifically IP, VLAN, and routing.