Staff System Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer Job at zoox, Foster, CA

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  • zoox
  • Foster, CA

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Staff System Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer to join our Vehicle System Integration organization. In this role, you will be a technical leader responsible for ensuring the seamless integration of all vehicle systems. You will leverage your deep expertise in automotive development, systems engineering, and hands-on testing to drive end-to-end integration of our complex vehicle platform. Your work will be critical in ensuring world class reliability for our Robotaxi Service Operations.

In this role, you will:

  • Develop test strategy and plan for end-to-end system integration to validate system behavior and interdependencies, while incorporating a wide range of environmental conditions, operational scenarios, build variations and human factors to ensure robust real-world performance.
  • Define metrics and roadmap for system integration function and robustness for Motion, Body and EE Architecture Domains and report any risks to program and milestones during program reviews.  
  • Identify integration risks early on and work closely with system engineers, firmware engineers and hardware engineers to define an integration test plan 
  • Act as a subject matter expert for testing and integration in one or more core domains - Motion Controls, Body Systems, or Electrical & Electronic (EE) Systems - providing technical guidance and mentorship to the broader team.
  • Establish best practices for test plan development using a data driven approach such as design of experiments (DOE) to conduct testing in an efficient manner
  • Lead cross-functional focused resolution forum to drive resolution of complex system integration issues in a timely manner

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • At least 15 years of experience in Vehicle Integration or System development role
  • Proven track record of excellence in delivering function robustness in one or more of the following vehicle systems: Motion Controls (e.g., powertrain, chassis, braking), Body Systems (e.g., closures, lighting, interior), or EE Systems (e.g., compute, networking, power distribution).
  • Expertise with automotive vehicle development processes and the systems engineering lifecycle, focusing on the right side of the V-model.
  • Extensive hands-on experience conducting vehicle-level testing,  instrumentation, analyzing data and deriving actionable insights from data
  • Experience in developing SFMEA 
  • Well versed in technical problem solving methodologies such as Six Sigma, Shainin RedX, 5Why.
  • Excellent communication skills - Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a multi-disciplinary team through written and verbal communication.

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience with Automotive Calibration Development at Vehicle Level
  • Experience leading development of vehicle program from prototype phase to launch and beyond
  • Experience with ISO 21448 (SOTIF) or ISO26262 (Automotive functional safety)

$224,000 - $269,000 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Relocation package,

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