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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
As a System Engineering Intern, support verification, validation, powertrain engineering, and system integration of autonomous vehicle technologies.
Summary Generated by Built In
About Zoox
Zoox is transforming mobility with fully autonomous, electric vehicles designed from the ground up for a driverless future. Our mission is to make transportation safer, more sustainable, and accessible to everyone. At Zoox, innovation, collaboration, and a bold vision for the future drive everything we do.
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.
As a System Engineering Intern
Interns in this pipeline may be considered for opportunities across a range of teams within the following teams:
Verification & Validation: Support the verification and validation of critical hardware modules through a multi-stage testing process from bench-level testing to full vehicle and product integration, including triaging and root-cause analysis of test results.
Powertrain Engineering: Collaborate closely with senior engineers and suppliers to develop and validate battery control algorithms, create high-fidelity cell models, and conduct laboratory testing to optimize battery performance, safety, and longevity.
System Integration: Perform thermal modeling to estimate key temperatures to improve safety and reduce hardware costs by enabling more accurate cabin safety monitoring and a lower sensor count.
Program Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., or other advanced degree in a relevant engineering field.
- Plan to return to school after completing the internship.
- Maintain good academic standing.
- Available to commit to either a 12-week summer internship (May or June 2026 start)
- At least one prior industry internship, co-op, or relevant project experience.
- Willing and able to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the duration of the internship.
- Interns may not use proprietary Zoox information in university theses, publications, or share it outside of Zoox.
Role Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering
- Experience writing test cases and test reports for feature or vehicle requirements.
- Foundational understanding of MATLAB/Simulink for control system design and simulation
- Familiarity with CAN networks and vehicle system architecture
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools
Bonus Qualifications:
- Previous co-op or internship in Robotics, battery systems, power electronics, or Automotive companies.
- Basic knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics
- Understanding of battery electrochemistry, cell dynamics, and thermal behavior
Compensation:
The monthly salary range for this position is $6,500 to $9,500. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level of education. Additional benefits may include medical insurance, and a housing stipend (relocation assistance will be offered based on eligibility).
Top Skills
Can Networks
Matlab
Python
Simulink
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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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