Senior Inverter and Motor Controls Engineer

3 weeks ago


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

Zoox is seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software and E-Motor Controls Engineer to join our Powertrain Electric Drive Unit team. As a key member of this team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing embedded software for controlling the e-motor and inverter.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop 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
Requirements:
  • 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 Requirements:
  • 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. Compensation for this position includes a salary range of $185,000 to $307,000, with a sign-on bonus possible as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level.



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