Zoox’s System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team constructs the Safety Case and validates that our vehicles are safe for autonomous driving. SDMA enables Zoox to rapidly iterate and safely expand capabilities through trustworthy, innovative, and pragmatic safety engineering. As a Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Test Engineer at Zoox, you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop and test systems that enable and support our robotaxi, ensuring the safety and performance of the closed-loop drive system.

The Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Test Engineer will have strong technical skills in building simulation test suites, automating post-processing of data, maintaining the fidelity of simulation environments, and defining the optimal balance between vehicle and simulation testing.

In this role, you will:

Lead the design and implementation of simulation suites to validate system performance and detect regressions from software changes
Utilize Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines to run regression test suites and provide rapid feedback to development teams
Define and develop automated data post-processing tools to streamline analysis and continuously improve reporting efficiency
Analyze system requirements and verify the vehicle's safety concept
Interpret complex test data, correlate simulation fidelity with real-world vehicle performance, and report key findings to stakeholders
Work cross-functionally with drive validation, systems, software motion controls, and vehicle engineering teams to establish performance metrics that increase our reliance on simulation
Design efficient and comprehensive test programs that leverage simulation and analysis to achieve full requirements coverage

Qualifications

B.S. or a higher degree in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
6+ years of professional experience in simulation and developing automated testing frameworks
Strong proficiency in Python for test scripting, automation, and data analysis
Hands-on experience building and developing simulation-based test pipelines and Continuous Integration (CI) systems
Experience with vehicle dynamics simulation environments (e.g., CarSim)

Bonus Qualifications

Experience developing integration and test plans for safety-critical systems in the automotive, robotics, or aerospace industries
Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (e.g., CAN) and analysis tools such as CAPL
Proficiency with Linux-based systems and data acquisition hardware/software

$174,000 - $238,000 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.

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.

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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