Zoox · 2 hours ago
Senior Vehicle Thermal System Engineer
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$196K/yr - $236K/yr
10+ years expZoox is seeking a Senior Thermal System Engineer to join their Vehicle System Integration engineering team. This role involves driving system requirements, functional architecture, integration, and verification activities to achieve end-to-end system capability for their autonomous robotaxi. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal thermal performance and reliability of the vehicles.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead Thermal System and controls for an autonomous robotaxi
Design system technical specifications and SFMEA for cabin and component thermal management
Develop system design and integration test plans to ensure optimal thermal performance, safety, and efficiency for subsystems (battery, powertrain, computing), considering cost, mass, and latency
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams for system requirements and integration
Ensure subsystems fulfill requirements and interfaces
Participate in tech reviews for supplier evaluation and guarantee V&V tests are captured
Create System FMEAs, diagnostics, and fault reactions for safe operation
Lead issue triage (log/code reviews, HW investigation)
Requires domestic/international travel (2 weeks/year)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field
Ten years of experience in thermal engineering, preferably in EVs or automotive systems
Strong system-level understanding of diverse vehicle thermal architectures for both cabin and component conditioning
Familiarity with thermal management requirements specific to autonomous compute, High Voltage Battery, and power electronics in EV platforms
Strong foundation in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics
Experience utilizing thermal simulation and system modeling tools, alongside knowledge of thermal controls and calibration concepts
Deep knowledge of developing automotive systems using model-based processes
Deep knowledge of developing electrical systems and subsystems requirements, with proficiency in tools like IBM DOORS, Siemens Polarion, or similar
Knowledge of automotive electrical architectures, including communication protocols (CAN/LIN/Ethernet) application and defining Physical & Functional interfaces
Knowledge of Automotive Diagnostics (UDS) routines and the Functional Safety Standard (ISO 26262)
Preferred
Experience with Automotive Calibration Development at Vehicle Level
Experience leading development of vehicle program from prototype phase to launch and beyond
Experience with ISO 21448 (SOTIF) or ISO26262 (Automotive functional safety)
Benefits
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
Life insurance
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.
1001-5000 employees
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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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