Zoox
Staff Lighting Engineer
TLDR
Lead the development of advanced lighting systems from concept through high-volume production, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and driving innovative engineering solutions.
In this role, you will:
Manage the end-to-end delivery of the Vehicle Lighting System (exteriors, interior, display, and projection) for the Zoox Vehicle Program, defining sub-system requirements and specifications to achieve structure, mass, GD&T, functional safety and optical performance (FMVSS108)
Lead cutting-edge lighting solutions by building proof-of-concept prototypes and driving rigorous feasibility reviews of the underlying EE and mechanical architectures
Develop and present robust design by applying a combination of design advanced principles and generic design rule for automotive lighting industry, proactively identifying potential design failures, and recommend robust engineering countermeasures
Drive the complete product lifecycle through critical build and validation milestones, owning design releases and vital technical documentation including DFMEAs and DVP&Rs
Lead suppliers across both build-to-print and co-development initiatives to seamlessly transition complex lighting modules into production
Qualifications
B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Optical, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or a related field
At least 10+ years of automotive engineering experience, with 5+ years specializing in Tier 1 or OEM lighting systems
Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects through at least one complete program lifecycle
Experience defining Sub-System Technical Specifications (SSTS) for vehicle lighting, ensuring strict compliance with SAE and ECE regulations
Proficiency in design and optical tools (CATIA, Speos, PLM) with the ability to easily interpret technical schematics, mechanical drawings, and simulation reports.
Solid understanding of high-volume manufacturing (Class-A injection molding, die casting, welding) paired with strong root cause analysis and issue management skills
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