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Senior / Staff Hydraulic Design Engineer

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Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Energy
AI & Machine Learning
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$177k - $294kAnnually

+ Sign-on Bonus + Amazon RSUs + Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Foster City, CA.

Category
Thermal and Fluid Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
Communications
Requirements
  • 10+ years of design, development and systems engineering experience in fluid actuation systems for automotive or aerospace applications
  • Systems engineering mindset
  • Strong communications and teamwork skills
  • Demonstrated release of hardware products that depend on firmware/software
Responsibilities
  • Apply systems engineering and problem-solving tools and methods (System V, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DFMEA, RCL, RDM) for design development, cascading requirements, and project scoping.
  • Deep dive fluid actuation issues regarding valves, pumps, accumulators, and seals
  • Interact with and facilitate cross functional teams in the development of requirements and design verification plans for attribute and robustness assessment.
  • Lead and manage work streams to achieve project deliverables including simulation and testing for technology benefit assessment and demonstration.
  • Develop and analyze simulations and testing to assess system performance and recommend design improvements
  • Collaborate with other teams at Zoox for developing the new technologies
  • Develop and coordinate cross functional inputs and requirements to be shared with suppliers for soliciting design proposals
  • Interact with suppliers to assess new systems and component designs
  • Interact with CAD designers for vehicle package assessment
  • Review and approve systems engineering documentation and communicate engineering assumptions to cross-functional teams
  • Lead cost/weight/performance analysis and trade-off discussions/resolution
  • Prepare and present project gateway reviews to management
  • Propose, lead, and manage research projects with universities or supplier partners to develop new system design concepts and technologies

Zoox is developing a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service with a vehicle designed specifically for self-driving. This vehicle features advanced sensors and AI systems for navigating urban environments and can comfortably accommodate four passengers. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox's approach allows for optimized safety and efficiency, with a strong commitment to sustainability through fully electric vehicles. The goal is to enhance urban transportation, making it smarter and safer while improving the quality of life in cities.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$2.3B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

44%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zoox's association with Amazon provides strong financial backing and access to advanced technologies, enhancing job security and innovation potential.
  • The company's rapid expansion into new markets like Austin and Miami offers employees opportunities for career growth and new project experiences.
  • Zoox's focus on purpose-built autonomous vehicles positions it at the forefront of the self-driving car industry, offering employees a chance to work on cutting-edge technology.

What critics are saying

  • Incidents involving Zoox's self-driving vehicles, such as unexpected braking and crashes, could lead to regulatory scrutiny and operational setbacks.
  • The competitive landscape with established players like Waymo and Cruise may pressure Zoox to accelerate its development timeline, potentially compromising safety and quality.

What makes Zoox unique

  • Zoox's purpose-built autonomous robotaxi is designed specifically for self-driving, unlike retrofitted vehicles used by some competitors.
  • Backed by Amazon, Zoox has significant financial and technological resources to accelerate its development and deployment of autonomous vehicles.
  • Zoox's expansion into multiple cities like Austin, Miami, and Seattle demonstrates its aggressive growth strategy and commitment to broadening its operational footprint.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program