Senior/Staff Homologation Engineer

About the role

You will gain exposure to every part of the vehicle and how it works. You will be part of a team homologating a ground-up autonomous vehicle design. This role requires continuous problem-solving and creativity to navigate regulations across all relevant jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Identify regulations applicable to purpose-built autonomous vehicles, including FMVSS, EU, UNECE and other international statutes and regulations
• Manage requirements in a formal requirements management tool
• Lead the assessment of compliance and interpretation of the standards in support of engineering design and validation
• Work with the legal team to document interpretations
• Collaborate with test engineers, external laboratories and technical services to confirm interpretations, agree test procedures, and execute compliance tests
• Support on-site certification tests, which may require occasional travel
• Draft compliance documentation including information documents and compliance reports
• Monitor future regulatory changes and provide input to support Zoox advocacy

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study
• 8+ years of experience in vehicle homologation
• Strong understanding of US and European regulations, particularly related to passive safety
• Creativity to apply existing conventional regulations to novel vehicle designs
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop effective solutions efficiently
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• $190,000 - $260,000 a year Base Salary Range
• A comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance
• The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level.