Senior Electrical Integration Engineer
Job description
About the role
This position serves as a senior hardware debugging specialist within our organization, focusing on the intricate electrical systems that power our autonomous vehicles. You will take charge of identifying and fixing complex electrical faults across multiple system categories, ensuring that every component operates without failure under demanding conditions. The work involves examining compute modules, control mechanisms, networking infrastructure, and sensor arrays to maintain peak operational performance across diverse environments. Your daily efforts will ensure that complex hardware functions reliably in real-world conditions, directly impacting the safety and efficiency of our deployed fleet while you act as the primary technical authority for resolving stubborn electrical anomalies.
Key facts
What you'll do
1 You will investigate and fix difficult electrical faults affecting compute, controls, networking, and sensor hardware systems.
2 Leading the triage process for severe problems found within our deployed vehicle fleet is a core responsibility.
3 Driving complete root-cause analyses across different subsystem borders helps you understand the underlying failure modes thoroughly.
4 Creating new analysis techniques allows you to recreate field problems inside the laboratory setting for deeper study.
5 Working alongside fleet support staff and hardware design groups ensures coordinated problem solving across all departments.
6 Guiding and teaching junior engineers helps them grow their technical debugging capabilities and professional development over time.
7 Moving identified solutions from initial problem statements all the way through to final implementation is your primary duty.
8 Conducting validation checks across the entire fleet confirms that fixes work properly everywhere they are deployed.
9 Developing detailed documentation for complex hardware issues supports long-term reliability and future maintenance planning for the team.
10 Evaluating hardware performance metrics during investigations provides critical data to guide effective engineering decisions and prioritization.
11 Collaborating with cross-functional partners clarifies requirements and accelerates the resolution of critical defects within the system.
12 Establishing standardized debugging protocols ensures consistent and thorough investigations across all hardware subsystems and components.
Requirements
1 Extensive experience as a hardware debugging expert is necessary for this senior level engineering position.
2 Deep knowledge of compute systems and their associated electrical integration challenges is absolutely required for success.
3 Proven ability to validate and resolve complex issues in control and networking hardware platforms consistently.
4 Familiarity with sensor system architectures and their integration into larger autonomous platforms is highly expected.
5 Strong background in leading high-severity triage activities within a large deployed fleet context is vital.
6 Demonstrated skill in performing end-to-end root-cause investigations across various subsystem boundaries is mandatory for this role.
7 Experience building custom analysis methods to reproduce field issues in a laboratory environment is strongly preferred.
8 Excellent mentorship capabilities to guide less experienced engineers through difficult technical investigations are essential for team growth.
9 Proficiency in reading complex schematics and understanding intricate circuit board layouts is a fundamental requirement.
10 Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both engineering peers and non-technical stakeholders is important.
Nice to have
1 Prior experience working directly with fleet support teams to address field-level hardware concerns is valuable.
2 Background in developing novel laboratory methods for reproducing complex field-deployed hardware failures is beneficial.
3 Familiarity with hardware design workflows and translating investigation findings into actionable design improvements is helpful.
4 A track record of driving solutions from initial problem statements through fleet-wide validation phases is advantageous.
5 Understanding of automotive grade electrical standards and compliance requirements for vehicle hardware is a plus.
Skills & tools
1 Proficiency in advanced hardware debugging techniques for complex electrical systems and printed circuit boards.
2 Expertise in analyzing compute, control, networking, and sensor subsystem interactions to identify potential failure points.
3 Capability to build custom analysis tools for reproducing field-level hardware issues in controlled environments.
4 Strong understanding of fleet-wide validation methodologies and deployment testing procedures to ensure reliable operations.
5 Skill in mentoring junior engineers through structured hardware investigation processes and technical review sessions.
6 Knowledge of root-cause analysis frameworks applied across diverse subsystem boundaries to solve persistent problems.
Practical notes
1 This role is based in Foster City, California, requiring regular on-site presence at the office.
2 The position is full-time, involving standard business hours with potential for on-call duties during critical deployments.
3 Candidates must be prepared to work closely with both fleet operations and hardware design teams daily.
4 You will frequently transition between laboratory analysis and field-based fleet investigation activities to resolve complex issues.
5 Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate willing to move to the Foster City area.
About the company
Zoox is building the world's most advanced self-driving hardware and software solution. The efficiency demands of such a system require an expert fine tuning of both the compute hardware architecture as well as the algorithms and middleware that runs on it to achieve maximum throughput at the most optimal power levels.