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Senior Validation Engineer, Suspension

Zoox· Vehicle Development – Vehicle Integration, Testing & Validation
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Hybrid (Foster City, CA)$190k - $228kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior validation engineer responsible for owning and executing a robust validation process for Zoox suspension systems, including components and full-system testing, collaborating with design, vehicle dynamics, suppliers, and test houses to deliver a safe, well-tested suspension solution for Zoox robotaxi.

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute Design Verification Plans (DVP&R) for suspension components and systems, from requirements development through report approval, by collaborating with design and vehicle dynamics to ensure requirements (ride and handling, durability, NVH, kinematics, and compliance) are captured in the plan.
  • Create and review test plans, RFQs, and procedures; execute component, rig, and vehicle-level testing such as durability, characterization, and performance tests.
  • Manage supplier and third-party test-house execution, driving schedule, quality, reporting, and responsiveness, and holding partners accountable through supplier transitions.
  • Own in-house validation of applicable components: perform test setups, design fixtures, and develop any new test equipment needed to conduct tests.
  • Lead root cause analysis (8D, etc.) on DV and field failures, provide mitigation and design-improvement recommendations, and feed lessons learned forward across concurrent programs.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Mechanical, Automotive, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of test or validation experience with chassis or suspension components and systems.
  • Strong experience with DVP&R and with failure and root cause analysis (8D).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage external test houses and suppliers, including driving accountability with partners.
  • Excellent communication skills: able to represent suspension clearly across functions and up to program leadership, flagging risk early and driving alignment.

Skills

Required:Design Verification Plans (DVP&R)Root cause analysis (8D)Testing and validation management

Benefits

  • Zoox 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.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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