Staff Vehicle Attributes Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional vehicle attribute teams (e.g., vehicle dynamics, NVH, thermal, energy, safety, ergonomics) to deliver key program milestones for Zoox’s next-generation autonomous vehicle platforms.
• Define the vehicle performance of Zoox’s next-generation autonomous vehicles to meet program requirements.
• Partner closely with Attribute Leads to define development plans, align priorities, and ensure seamless execution across engineering disciplines.
• Champion strategic decision-making by balancing performance, cost, mass, safety, and timing to achieve optimal balance and integration of vehicle attributes.
• Deliver performance targets, identify gaps, and drive data-based root cause analyses and resolution plans.
• Prepare and present attribute status updates for program reviews and leadership gates, ensuring risks and trade-offs are clearly communicated.
• Drive initiatives such as defining and developing test assets and methodologies to validate vehicle-level requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Engineering.
• At least 10+ years of experience in vehicle attribute development or integration.
• Deep technical understanding of vehicle systems, validation, and cross-functional integration.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, drive decisions, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading and guiding a vehicle development program.
• Skilled in data analysis, documentation, and reporting; proficiency with Smartsheet, Jira, and Google Workspace.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in Technical Program Management.
• Experience in electric or autonomous vehicle development preferred.