Systems Engineer, Autonomy Verification and Validation

5 hours ago

Foster City, United States Zoox Full time

As a Validation and Verification Systems engineer at Zoox, you will be owning a highly cross-functional role spanning across program management, legal, Software, and Operations organizations. You will be part of a systems engineering organization that develops and deploys novel solutions to substantiate a safety case for autonomous driving. Zoox is building a purpose-built robotaxi. Your real-world and virtual tests will capture the full end-to-end performance, from the advanced AI systems through the custom vehicle platform.

You will be leading the creation of cutting-edge V&V methodologies, developing processes, writing comprehensive validation plans, executing tests and simulations, and preparing reports needed to ensure the safety of the Autonomous software. You will be part of an organization with strong leadership and a transparent and respectful culture that will enable you to bring out your best potential. The role is highly visible and there are opportunities for career growth through demonstrated achievement.

In this role, you will:

    • Establish strategies and methodologies to Verify and Validate the Software stack with robust test coverage
    • Work cross-functionally to develop detailed Simulation and Structured test plans and procedures to validate Autonomous features
    • Execute the technical and logistical planning of vehicle tests including cross-functional coordination with other teams: vehicle engineering, operations, software, and sensors
    • Design efficient test programs to achieve test coverage of requirements and scenarios, drawing on simulation, and analysis where possible
    • Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and results
    • Design, develop, and operate test equipment and instrumentation systems
    • Troubleshoot and debug issues in the field, and trace failures to correct subsystems
    • Perform test data analysis and report test results. Define and develop automated data extraction tools to streamline analysis and reporting
Qualifications
    • B.S. or higher degree in Automotive Engineering, Aerospace, Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
    • 4+ years of experience developing integration, test plans, and procedures for safety-critical robotic systems and/or autonomous vehicles
    • Experience with test scripting and data analysis languages (Python and SQL preferred)
    • Ability to grapple with ambiguity and collaborate with cross-functional teams
    • Experience with requirement and test traceability tools such as Polarion, Jama, DOORS, or TestRails
Bonus Qualifications
    • Familiarity with programming languages such as C or C++
    • Familiarity with AB Dynamics test equipment
    • Experience with Linux Systems, OxTS


Compensation

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $123,000 to $205,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. 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.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We're looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

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Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

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