Systems Engineer, Body Systems Safety and Availability

Zoox is looking for a systems engineer to take ownership of the safety and availability of our body systems functions and components. You will collaborate with world‑class hardware, software, and other system engineers to establish end‑to‑end traceability of requirements for body systems components on an autonomous vehicle. At Zoox, we take systems engineering seriously and know that your efforts will be critical for delivering a driverless robotaxi service at scale.

• Define and manage off‑nominal and functional safety requirements to prevent and/or detect failures to satisfy system safety and availability goals
• Establish and evaluate criteria for the safety and robustness of global states and transitions
• Drive quantitative and qualitative activities that involve the development of HARAs, FTAs, FMEAs, and/or FMEDAs
• Develop requirements and investigate solutions for robust but effective fault detection algorithms
• Perform detailed systems and safety analysis on custom and 3rd party hardware. Work with suppliers of 3rd party hardware to ensure Development Interface Agreements (DIAs) are in place, tracked, and safety work products are delivered/reviewed
• Collaborate with test engineers to develop test plans to verify off‑nominal and functional safety requirements, measure coverage, and validate fault‑handling capabilities and availability

• B.S. or higher degree in Automotive Engineering, Aerospace, Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
• 6+ years of work experience with hazard analysis, functional/requirements decomposition, and requirements traceability
• System development experience with standards such as: ISO
  26262, ISO 21448, ARP
  4754, ARP
  4761, DO-178C, DO-254, IEC 13849, IEC 61508, or equivalent
• Experience with vehicle body systems, such as HMI, doors, lighting, HVAC, and/or passive safety

• Experience with safety‑related compute and/or control systems
• Experience in applying the knowledge/skills listed above to autonomous vehicles

$185,000 - $242,000 a year

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign‑on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance.

The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also 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.

Zoox is developing the first ground‑up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility‑as‑a‑service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast‑moving and highly execution‑oriented team.

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You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

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