Zoox
Sensor Hardware Functional Safety Engineer
TLDR
Bridge the gap between hardware reliability and real-world system behavior by ensuring ASIL compliance for custom hardware and advanced sensor suites in a hybrid work environment.
In This Role, You Will:
Evaluate supplier technical documentation for advanced imagers, microprocessors, and SoCs to verify SEooC and AoU alignment.
Assess vendor deliverables to guarantee ASIL standards are met for firmware/software maturity and diagnostic systems.
Execute board-level FMEDA for sophisticated integrated circuits, including FPGAs and microcontrollers.
Partner with Software, FW, and EE departments to define architectural requirements that enhance diagnostic monitoring.
Support the V&V team in developing SOTIF-compliant simulation and physical test protocols for edge-case scenarios.
Qualifications
Minimum of a B.S. in Automotive, Robotics, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
At least 3 years of professional experience involving board bring-up, silicon validation, or hardware design.
Understanding of SOTIF and ISO 26262 safety protocols.
Strong interpersonal and professional communication capabilities within a collaborative environment
Bonus Qualifications
ISO 26262 professional certification (CFSP or CFSE).
Background in automotive-grade hardware validation and design.
Experience utilizing traceability platforms like JAMA or Polarion.
Familiarity with industry standards including IEC 61508, DO-254, and DO-178C during board bring-up.
Zoox is building a fully autonomous vehicle fleet from the ground up, coupled with the ecosystem necessary to launch this technology into urban environments. By integrating robotics, machine learning, and innovative design, Zoox is paving the way for a new era of mobility-as-a-service.
- Founded
- Founded 2014
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Automotive
- Total raised
- $990M raised