Vehicle Homologation Engineer Full Time NEW

Zoox is deploying the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, 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.

As a Homologation Engineer, you will gain exposure to every part of the vehicle and how it works. You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that is responsible for assuring that our ground-up autonomous vehicles meet the federal and state regulations. Achieving this requires continuous problem-solving and creativity to navigate the regulations at both the federal and state levels. This role will be on-site in Foster City, California and you will be joining a high-performing, lean team.

In this role, you will:

• • Support the delivery of compliance documentation for State vehicle codes and autonomous vehicle permit requirements
  • Collaborate with hardware, feature, policy, and legal teams to deliver solutions to support State AV permit requirements
  • Research State vehicle codes that may impact vehicle design, and work with the Policy team to drive updates to the vehicle code
  • Assist with homologation evaluations for non-robotaxi Zoox vehicles
  • Help manage documentation and tracking for FMVSS, EPA, CARB, and FCC delivery
  • Review and verify engineering changes that could affect homologation, and participate in change request processes
  • Support homologation test planning and issue resolution during vehicle launch phases.
  • Participate in internal quality audits focused on FMVSS compliance criteria

Qualifications

• • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or a related field of study
  • Prior internship experience in vehicle engineering, aerospace engineering, medical device design, and/or testing
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working within a small, cross‑functional team

Bonus Qualifications

• • Experience with automotive crash testing or chassis testing

$111,000 – $133,000 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.