Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Help shape the future of mobility. As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer at Zoox, you will lead the development of electronic control modules that power our autonomous vehicle platform. We’re looking for an innovative, hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about bringing cutting-edge technology to life.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the design and development of the electrical control unit (ECU) for next-generation sensing and control systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product architecture and engineering requirements
• Design, prototype, and validate electrical circuits for your control unit
• Perform schematic capture and PCB layout
• Develop basic firmware and scripts for hardware bring-up and debugging
• Work closely with mechanical engineers on packaging, manufacturability, and thermal considerations
• Define test requirements and execute key validation activities in partnership with validation engineers
• Drive root-cause analysis and mentor junior engineers and technicians on troubleshooting best practices

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in automotive ECU design
• Proven record of delivering automotive-grade products into mass production
• Strong fundamentals in power electronics, high-speed design, computer architecture, analog, and mixed-signal systems
• Experience designing and validating high-speed signaling interfaces such as Ethernet, DDR memory, PCIe, and SerDes.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium)
• Strong hands-on lab skills and familiarity with test equipment and best practices
• Knowledge of automotive EMC compliance
• Understanding of automotive functional safety and control-unit-level safety integration

$217,000 - $261,000 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 [email protected] 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.

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.