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Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that’s created a purpose-built robotaxi to give the world a better way to ride.
The Role
Hardware engineering interns design, model, simulate, test, and validate vehicle components or subsystems for Zoox’s autonomous robotaxi. Responsibilities include using CAD and simulation tools, analyzing test data, investigating build or testing issues, proposing design fixes, documenting work, and presenting results. Interns may work on vehicle integration, packaging, powertrain, thermal and electrical systems, chassis, body, industrial design, or the robot platform.
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About Our Internship Program
Zoox's internship program offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, mentorship from some of the industry's brightest minds, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to real projects. We seek interns who demonstrate strong academic performance, engagement beyond the classroom, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in Zoox's mission.
Zoox's internship program offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, mentorship from some of the industry's brightest minds, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to real projects. We seek interns who demonstrate strong academic performance, engagement beyond the classroom, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in Zoox's mission.
Job Description
Vehicle Engineering designs and integrates the physical Zoox robotaxi, a purpose-built, ground-up vehicle. Interns contribute to the design, analysis and validation of one vehicle subsystem. Interns in this pipeline may be considered for opportunities across a range of teams, including:
- Vehicle Integration: Brings subsystems together into a working vehicle, including integration and validation testing.
- Geometric Integration: Manages the packaging and fit of components within the vehicle.
- Powertrain, Thermal & Electrical: Develops and validates the electric drive, battery, thermal and electrical systems.
- Body, Closures & Chassis: Works on body safety structure, closures and chassis, including design, validation, testing and concept fabrication.
- Robot Industrial Design: Shapes the exterior and interior design of the vehicle. Strong transportation or automotive design work is a priority.
- Robot Platform: Develops the vehicle platform that autonomy hardware and software depend on.
In this Role, You Will…
- Design, model and analyze components or subsystems using CAD and simulation tools
- Plan and run tests, then analyze results to validate a design
- Investigate issues found in build or testing and propose fixes
- Document your work and present it to the vehicle engineering team
Internship Requirements
- Currently working towards a B.S., M.S., Ph.D., or advanced degree in a relevant engineering program (mechanical, electrical, automotive, aerospace, systems or industrial design)
- Good academic standing
- Expected to graduate between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028, and enrolled at an accredited college or university throughout the internship
- Able to commit to a full-time, 12-week internship beginning in May/June 2027
- Ability to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the duration of the internship
- Interns at Zoox may not use any proprietary information they are working on as part of their thesis, any published work with their university, or to be distributed to anyone outside of Zoox
Qualifications
- Foundational understanding of mechanical or electrical design principles, such as GD&T, design for manufacturability and design for assembly
- Experience with CATIA or similar CAD software
- Experience writing test cases and test reports for vehicle or feature requirements
- Ability to select test assets and analyze data in Python, MATLAB or similar tools
- Strong analytical problem solving and clear communication
Bonus Qualifications
- Previous co-op or internship in automotive, robotics, battery systems or power electronics
- FSAE, Baja or similar engineering competition experience
- Simulation or FEA coursework
Compensation
The monthly salary range for this position is $6,500 to $8,500. Additional benefits may include medical insurance and a stipend to assist with relocation.
The monthly salary range for this position is $6,500 to $8,500. Additional benefits may include medical insurance and a stipend to assist with relocation.
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.
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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.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., Ph.D., or advanced degree in mechanical, electrical, automotive, aerospace, systems engineering, or industrial design
- Good academic standing
- Expected graduation between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028
- Enrollment at an accredited college or university throughout the internship
- Availability for a full-time, 12-week internship beginning in May or June 2027
- Ability to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the internship
- Foundational knowledge of mechanical or electrical design principles, including GD&T, design for manufacturability, and design for assembly
- Experience with CATIA or similar CAD software
- Experience writing test cases and test reports for vehicle or feature requirements
- Ability to select test assets and analyze data using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools
- Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills
- Previous co-op or internship experience in automotive, robotics, battery systems, or power electronics
- FSAE, Baja, or similar engineering competition experience
- Simulation or FEA coursework
Zoox Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zoox and has not been reviewed or approved by Zoox.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is extensive, with broad medical and vision options, company‑paid disability coverage, and multiple mental‑health resources. Feedback suggests coverage breadth and auxiliary programs support a wide range of needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include paid parental leave, additional pregnancy disability time, fertility coverage, and adoption/surrogacy assistance. Backup care and family‑oriented programs further reinforce support across life stages.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Day‑to‑day perks are robust, including free daily meals, fitness subsidies, commuter support, and on‑site amenities. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits enhance convenience and workplace experience, especially for office‑based roles.
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The Company
What We Do
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.
Why Work With Us
At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation. From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.
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