Senior Vehicle Attributes Engineer

Lead with Authority: Work alongside world-class experts in robotics, controls, and vehicle engineering to champion every element of the Zoox experience.

Define Excellence: Ensure every vehicle meets the highest possible standards for performance, comfort, and safety, bridging the gap between complex technical constraints and an uncompromising passenger experience.

In this role, you will:

Lead cross-functional vehicle attribute teams (e.g., vehicle dynamics, NVH, thermal, energy, safety, ergonomics) to deliver key program milestones for Zoox’s next-generation autonomous vehicle platforms.

Define the vehicle performance of Zoox’s next-generation autonomous vehicles to meet program requirements.

Partner closely with Attribute Leads to define development plans, align priorities, and ensure seamless execution across engineering disciplines.

Champion strategic decision-making by balancing performance, cost, mass, safety, and timing to achieve optimal balance and integration of vehicle attributes

Deliver performance targets, identify gaps, and drive data-based root cause analyses and resolution plans

Prepare and present attribute status updates for program reviews and leadership gates, ensuring risks and trade-offs are clearly communicated

Drive initiatives such as defining and developing test assets and methodologies to validate vehicle-level requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Engineering

At least 10+ years of experience in vehicle attribute development or integration

Deep technical understanding of vehicle systems, validation, and cross-functional integration

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, drive decisions, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Experience leading and guiding a vehicle development program

Skilled in data analysis, documentation, and reporting; proficiency with Smartsheet, Jira, and Google Workspace

Bonus Qualifications

Experience in Technical Program Management

Experience in electric or autonomous vehicle development preferred