Zoox · 3 days ago
System Engineering Intern
Foster City, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$6,500/mo - $9,500/mo
Start in 2026 SpringZoox is transforming mobility with fully autonomous, electric vehicles designed for a driverless future. As a System Engineering Intern, you will support various engineering teams in tasks such as verification and validation of hardware, battery control algorithm development, and thermal modeling to enhance vehicle safety and performance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Support the verification and validation of critical hardware modules through a multi-stage testing process from bench-level testing to full vehicle and product integration, including triaging and root-cause analysis of test results
Collaborate closely with senior engineers and suppliers to develop and validate battery control algorithms, create high-fidelity cell models, and conduct laboratory testing to optimize battery performance, safety, and longevity
Perform thermal modeling to estimate key temperatures to improve safety and reduce hardware costs by enabling more accurate cabin safety monitoring and a lower sensor count
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., or other advanced degree in a relevant engineering field
Plan to return to school after completing the internship
Maintain good academic standing
Available to commit to either a 12-week summer internship (May or June 2026 start)
At least one prior industry internship, co-op, or relevant project experience
Willing and able to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the duration of the internship
Interns may not use proprietary Zoox information in university theses, publications, or share it outside of Zoox
Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering
Experience writing test cases and test reports for feature or vehicle requirements
Foundational understanding of MATLAB/Simulink for control system design and simulation
Familiarity with CAN networks and vehicle system architecture
Proficiency in data analysis and visualization using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools
Preferred
Previous co-op or internship in Robotics, battery systems, power electronics, or Automotive companies
Basic knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics
Understanding of battery electrochemistry, cell dynamics, and thermal behavior
Benefits
Medical insurance
Housing stipend
Company
Zoox
Zoox is an AI robotics company that provides mobility-as-a-service and self-driving car services. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.
Founded in 2014
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$955MKey Investors
Grok Ventures
2020-06-26Acquired
2019-10-21Convertible Note· $200M
2018-07-08Series B· $465M
Leadership Team
Nelson Pedreiro
Sr. Vice President, Hardware
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Zheng Gao
Director of Hardware Engineering
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