Senior Inverter and Motor Controls Engineer

1 week ago

Foster City, California, United States Zoox Full time
Embedded Software and E-Motor Controls Engineer

Zoox is seeking an experienced embedded software and e-motor controls engineer to join our Powertrain Electric Drive Unit team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing embedded software for controlling the e-motor and inverter.

You will work closely with vehicle engineers, systems engineers, controls engineers, and suppliers to ensure the Zoox vehicle can drive safely and reliably. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about working with hardware and developing production-quality code for complex dynamic systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and test embedded software for controlling the e-motor and inverter
  • Integrate supplier software into the Zoox software stack, including defining requirements and interfaces, leading software technical communication, and supporting on-site testing and integration
  • Create software requirements, design documentation, test plans, and other supporting documentation
  • Work cross-functionally with vehicle engineers, controls engineers, systems engineers, validation engineers, and other experts to ensure safe and robust operation of the Zoox vehicle
  • Contribute to all phases of the software development cycle including prototyping, requirements capture, design, implementation, validation, and support
  • Develop advanced motor controls and functional safety features
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of experience developing power electronics and e-motor controls
  • Strong embedded C/C++ programming experience
  • Experience with embedded microcontrollers and microprocessors (ARM, PowerPC, DSP, ADC, SVPWM, FOC control)
  • Understanding of EV sub-systems, sensors and actuators, and automotive communication protocols
Bonus Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and control systems
  • Experience with CAN, LIN analysis, and debugging tools (PCAN, CANalyzer, CANape, +XCP, ETAK, JTAG, Infineon DAP, etc.)
  • Familiarity with high assurance development practices and tools (Polarion, ISO-26262, MISRA C/C++, ASIL, etc.)

Zoox offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, 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. The salary range for this position is $185,000 to $307,000, and a sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level.

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