Zoox · 11 hours ago
Senior Thermal Attribute Engineer, Heat Protection
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$164K/yr - $225K/yr
8+ years expZoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. In this role, you'll develop cutting-edge thermal solutions for Zoox robots, leading simulations, testing, and data analysis to shape vehicle-level requirements and drive the development of innovative solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TransportationRoboticsAutonomous VehiclesMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Set vehicle heat-protection targets, communicate the vision, develop development plans, and lead cross-functional teams
Cascade requirements to subsystems, establish best practices, and integrate thermal considerations early
Lead heat-protection workstreams, support testing and validation, analyze risk data, and ensure milestone progress
Track fleet thermal performance, investigate incidents, report metrics, and drive continuous enhancements
Present updates on heat protection status, track issues, and report status to the wider vehicle attribute team
Track open issues and ensure progress to closure using Zoox systems (Jira, Confluence)
Qualification
Required
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in thermal engineering or heat transfer applications, and a strong understanding of passive thermal management techniques
Experience with thermal design and development, and vehicle-level testing and validation
Experience in component integration and attributes management, preferably within the automotive sector
Proficiency in thermal analysis tools and data analysis (Ansys Icepak)
Preferred
MS or PhD in relevant engineering discipline
Previous experience working in advanced or early concept phases
Familiarity with fleet data analysis and monitoring systems
Background in design for manufacturing and reliability
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
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$955MKey Investors
Grok VenturesBlackbird Ventures,Lux Capital,Thomas Tull,ThresholdLux Capital,Threshold
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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