Zoox · 2 weeks ago
Manager, Systems Verification & Validation, Platform Safety Assurance
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$199K/yr - $273K/yr
7+ years expZoox is developing a fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the ecosystem to support it. The Manager of Systems Verification & Validation will lead a team responsible for ensuring the safety and performance of Zoox Robots through effective testing and validation strategies.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and grow a team of Systems Verification Engineers who have expertise on the robot platform safety case and HIL testing
Design effective and efficient test programs to achieve test coverage and full system validation of safety requirements and scenarios, drawing on analysis, simulation, Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testing, and vehicle testing
Analyze system safety requirements to understand the safety concept and define test methodology, providing feedback on testability
Design, develop, and operate test equipment and test automation infrastructure
Develop and execute the technical and logistical planning of tests including cross-functional coordination with other teams: systems engineering, firmware, vehicle engineering, operations, software HIL, AI software, and program management
Participate in change control board reviews of hardware and software changes to evaluate safety impact
Qualification
Required
B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical degree
At least 7 years of relevant professional experiences in the fields of Systems Verification and Validation of electro-mechanical systems, including a minimum of 2 years managing a team
Possesses excellent EQ with an empathetic communication style that fosters connection, collaboration and motivation
Strong written and in-person communication skills
Experience with automated testing
Experience testing safety critical systems
Experience with fault injection testing
Preferred
Experience with an autonomous vehicle development company, an automotive company, robotics technology company, or their suppliers
Experience with Python testing frameworks (pytest, robot, etc.)
Experience with the incorporation of AI technology into end-to-end test automation frameworks to improve efficiency and productivity
Experience with functional safety standards such as ISO 26262, ARP 4754, ARP 4761, or IEC 51511
Familiar with automotive communication protocols and tools: Ethernet, CAN, LIN
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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