Senior Suspension System Engineer

Zoox is seeking a Sr. Suspension System Engineer to join our Vehicle System Integration engineering team. In 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 you'll 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 groundbreaking Robotaxi, has a strong system engineering background, has extensive active suspension system experience, has system problem-solving skills, and has a commitment to deliver on time.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the design and controls development of a full active suspension system for an autonomous vehicle platform.
• Author system technical specifications, system requirements, and interface control documents for the active suspension system.
• Develop system design, integration, and validation test plans to ensure optimal ride quality, handling 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 suspension 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 suspension 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).

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in vehicle dynamics, structural mechanics, and control theory as applied to suspension system design.
• Experience with suspension system modeling and simulation tools (e.g., ADAMS, 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.

Bonus Qualifications

• 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 suspension evaluation criteria

$196,000 - $236,000 a year

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.