Senior Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

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About Zoox 
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.

The Role
At Zoox we aim to provide our customers with a premium ride experience while using our fully autonomous vehicles. You will work with a team of world-class engineers with diverse robotics, controls, and vehicle engineering backgrounds while mastering vehicle dynamics development. In this role, you will be the primary technical lead for ride and handling performance development, integration, and optimization while using data to drive decisions to achieve the right performance for our customers. Working at a startup allows you to manifest your creativity and make a big difference in the final product.

In this role, you will:

  • Define and own vehicle dynamics attribute targets such as ride comfort and handling
  • Lead vehicle dynamics performance development and integration, including requirement cascading
  • Develop and lead the execution of physical and virtual development and validation plans
  • Analyze test data and simulation results to validate performance targets and root cause analysis
  • Provide technical direction to the attribute team, test engineers, and vehicle design teams
  • Support performance and requirement balancing with cross-functional stakeholders

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study, and at least 10 years of automotive or related drivability development experience
  • Understanding of vehicle dynamics and control systems
  • In-depth knowledge of suspension systems, steering, and tire mechanics
  • Experience in vehicle dynamics performance development (both ride and handling)
  • Experience in vehicle dynamics CAE development tools such as MSC Adams, CarMaker, and Matlab/Simulink

    • Bonus Qualifications

  • Master of Science degree in Mechanical/Automotive is preferred
    • About Zoox
    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.


    Accommodations
    If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

    A Final Note:
    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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