Staff Vehicle Attributes Engineer
Leads cross-functional teams to define and integrate vehicle attributes like dynamics, NVH, thermal, safety, and ergonomics for next-generation autonomous vehicles. Requires 10+ years in vehicle development, engineering degree, and expertise in systems validation and program leadership.
About the job
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.
Skills
Vehicle Dynamics, Nvh, Thermal Management, Vehicle Safety, Ergonomics, Data Analysis, Smartsheet, Jira, Google Workspace, Vehicle Integration, Autonomous Vehicles, Electric Vehicles
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