Senior / Staff Hydraulic Design Engineer

As a Hydraulic Design Engineer, and Fluid Actuation Subject Matter Expert, at Zoox you will consult on projects including active suspension, thermal coolant and refrigeration, and sensor cleaning using air and liquid coolant.  You will work with engineers across internal vehicle engineering teams, and various suppliers to evaluate design, advise on best practices and develop road maps for future applications.

In this role, you will

• Apply systems engineering and problem-solving tools and methods (System V, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DFMEA, RCL, RDM) for design development, cascading requirements, and project scoping.
• Deep dive fluid actuation issues regarding valves, pumps, accumulators, and seals
• Interact with and facilitate cross functional teams in the development of requirements and design verification plans for attribute and robustness assessment.
• Lead and manage work streams to achieve project deliverables including simulation and testing for technology benefit assessment and demonstration.
• Develop and analyze simulations and testing to assess system performance and recommend design improvements
• Collaborate with other teams at Zoox for developing the new technologies
• Develop and coordinate cross functional inputs and requirements to be shared with suppliers for soliciting design proposals
• Interact with suppliers to assess new systems and component designs
• Interact with CAD designers for vehicle package assessment
• Review and approve systems engineering documentation and communicate engineering assumptions to cross-functional teams
• Lead cost/weight/performance analysis and trade-off discussions/resolution
• Prepare and present project gateway reviews to management
• Propose, lead, and manage research projects with universities or supplier partners to develop new system design concepts and technologies

Qualifications

• Passion for electric, autonomous mobility
• 10+ years of design, development and systems engineering experience in fluid actuation systems for automotive or aerospace applications
• Systems engineering mindset
• Strong communications and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated release of hardware products that depend on firmware/software

Bonus Qualifications

• MS or PhD in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or related field
• Experienced in coordinating vehicle instrumentation and troubleshooting
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Working knowledge of core systems engineering tools (P-diagrams, FMEA, DVP&R), requirements development and cascade process.
• Proficient in 1D modeling tools such as GT Suite
• Experience with 3D modeling/CFD tools such as StarCCM or Preon Lab
• Experience with fluid experimentation and measurement technique such as anemometry, laser sheet or particle imagery
• Experience with fluid-relevant design and failure analysis techniques: tribology, composition analysis
• Previous experience of leading large project teams and cross functional groups
• Good understanding of electrified propulsion system architectures and vehicle attribute trade-offs.
• Good understanding and experience with development of controls and calibration strategies for vehicle thermal or energy management.
• Working knowledge of system simulations, vehicle testing, and validation.
• Ability to summarize and communicate project updates/issues to management
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or G-Suite tools for documentation and presentation
• Experience using Confluence, Polarion, Jira, Asana, and other project management tools

CompensationThere are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $185,000 to $307,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including 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, and life insurance.