- Robot type
- Autonomous Vehicle
- Location
- Foster CityCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Business Operations
- Posted
- Jun 24, 2026
- Salary
- $170,000–$234,000 a year
Senior Chassis Engineer, Steering Actuation
Job description
At Zoox, you will collaborate with a world-class, multidisciplinary engineering team spanning AI, robotics, mechatronics, computer vision, and automated testing. Because a robot is in control of the vehicle, you will be constantly challenged to rethink traditional engineering paradigms to design elegant, ultra-efficient hardware systems from the ground up. Working in this agile, forward-thinking environment gives you the unique opportunity to manifest your creativity, push the boundaries of vehicle dynamics, and directly shape the future of autonomous mobility.
As an engineer on the Chassis Actuator team specializing in Steering Systems, you will hold end-to-end design and release…
Job responsibilities
- Own the product lifecycle of the Zoox Robotaxi steer-by-wire system from initial concept through production, managing the development of mechanical hardware, software, and complex electromechanical systems.
- Design and release 3D CAD models and 2D drawings with appropriate GD&T for both internal fabrication and external supplier production.
- Define and manage comprehensive component and system requirements, encompassing mechanical, electrical, NVH, static and dynamic loading, mass, and thermal-mechanical or electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) domains, to…
- Lead component testing and characterization, which includes developing innovative testing methodologies, analyzing complex data, and validating system integrity.
- Manage strategic supplier engagements to co-develop component designs, review engineering documentation, and ensure on-time delivery of critical hardware and software.
Job requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years of industry experience.
- Proven track record of designing and releasing complex components using advanced 3D CAD tools (ideally CATIA V5/V6 or 3DX) and authoring 2D production drawings utilizing ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
- Experience developing steer-by-wire (SbW), or electric power steering (EPS) systems and managing steering controls development timelines at an automotive OEM or large Tier 1 supplier.
- Deep technical understanding of electromechanical actuators, brushless DC motors, precision gear systems, electrical integration, safety-critical system architecture, NVH mitigation, functional safety, and mass target…
- Demonstrated experience authoring technical requirements and executing validation test plans across component, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and full-vehicle test assets.
- Strong familiarity with automotive product development processes (e.g., APQP, phase-gate reviews) and a proven ability to manage long-term engineering schedules and deliverables.
- Masters or Ph.D. a plus
- CAN & Network skills
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