Manager, Firmware Validation

Zoox is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a verification and validation team with a focus on power and body systems on the robot in a variety of driving scenarios.

In this role, you will lead a team of engineers that leverages test assets and methods, including data analysis, triaging, to iterate on the validation plans. You will work closely with driving software, software tools, System engineers, test and proving ground operators. Ideal candidates bring technical as well as leadership experience to the role, providing mentorship, scoping projects, prioritizing tasks, setting priorities and delivering a stable and functional feature.

In this role, you will:

Manage and grow team of verification and validation engineers
Develop, own and execute end to end validation strategy and planning
Establish effective collaborations with cross-functional teams like firmware, vehicle engineering, safety and software teams
Lead the planning and execution of the features across multiple test assets
Maintain traceability between requirements and test suites
Provide clear and data driven feedback to development teams

Qualifications

B.S or higher in Automotive, Aerospace, Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science or Systems Engineering.
8+ years with 2+ years of leading direct reports
Experience developing integration plans for complex embedded/robotics projects
Familiarity with programming languages such as Python
Familiarity with high voltage architecture and methods

Bonus Qualifications

M.S or higher in Automotive, Aerospace, Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science or Systems Engineering
Familiarity with vehicle electronics and systems
Experience with hands on testing on safety critical applications (lab to road)
Experience with Linux systems

Job Description

In this role, you will:

Qualifications

Bonus Qualifications

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