In this role, you will:
Conduct virtual ride and handling assessments to identify critical trade-offs and lead testing activities
Analyze simulation and vehicle data to provide quick-turnaround insights on vehicle behavior, identify performance gaps, and propose hardware or software solutions.
Distill complex vehicle dynamics phenomena into clear, data-backed options for the broader engineering team to consider during design and tuning cycles.
Contribute to the core Zoox vehicle model to improve realism and simulation capabilities
Use simulation and data analysis to evaluate vehicle stability in limit-handling maneuvers and safety-critical failure modes.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Strong first-principles command of vehicle dynamics (e.g. tire modeling, load transfer, kinematics, and frequency response).
Experience with vehicle dynamics CAE development tools, such as Dymola, IPG CarMaker, MSC Adams
Proven ability to look at complex, multi-dimensional data and extract clear actionable insight
Programming experience with Python or a similar scripting language
Ability to translate highly technical data into concise summaries and actionable recommendations for cross-functional partners.
Bonus Qualifications
Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on dynamics or controls.
Hands-on physical testing experience (proving grounds, Formula SAE, or professional motorsports).
Experience with DOE/optimization workflows
Strong programming experience: Python, C+
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in vehicle dynamics or related field
- Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Strong command of vehicle dynamics principles
- Experience with CAE development tools
- Proven ability to extract insights from complex data
- Programming experience with Python
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.
Zoox Insights
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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