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Staff Chassis Engineer, Steering and Braking Actuation

Zoox· Vehicle Development – Body, Closures and Chassis
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Foster City, CA$195k - $269kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Staff Engineer role focused on end-to-end design, release, and integration of steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems for Zoox’s autonomous vehicle platform, leading hardware, software, supplier engagements, and vehicle-level testing.

Responsibilities

  • Own the product lifecycle of the Zoox Robotaxi steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems from initial concept through production, managing the development of mechanical hardware, software, and complex electromechanical systems.
  • Design and release 3D CAD models and 2D drawings with appropriate GD&T for both internal fabrication and external supplier production.
  • Define and manage comprehensive component and system requirements, encompassing mechanical, electrical, NVH, static and dynamic loading, mass, and thermal-mechanical or electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) domains, to guarantee robust performance and integration of the steering and braking systems.
  • Lead component testing and characterization, which includes developing innovative testing methodologies, analyzing complex data, and validating system integrity.
  • Manage strategic supplier engagements to co-develop component designs, review engineering documentation, and ensure on-time delivery of critical hardware and software.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with 12+ years of industry experience.
  • Proven track record of designing and releasing complex components using advanced 3D CAD tools (ideally CATIA V5/V6 or 3DX) and authoring 2D production drawings utilizing ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
  • Experience developing steer-by-wire (SbW), and/or brake-by-wire (BBW) systems and managing hardware and controls development timelines at an automotive OEM or large Tier 1 supplier.
  • Deep technical understanding of electromechanical actuators, brushless DC motors, precision gear systems, electrical integration, safety-critical system architecture, NVH mitigation, functional safety, and cost & mass target management.
  • Demonstrated experience authoring technical requirements and executing validation test plans across component, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and full-vehicle test assets.
  • Strong familiarity with automotive product development processes (e.g., APQP, phase-gate reviews) and a proven ability to manage long-term engineering schedules and deliverables.

Skills

Required:Steer-by-wire (SbW) and brake-by-wire (BBW) systems3D CAD modeling and 2D drawingsGD&T (ASME Y14.5)Electromechanical actuators and BLDC motorsFunctional safety and EMCValidation testing (HIL, full-vehicle, component)APQP and phase-gate processesSupplier engagement
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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