Senior Electrical System Architect

1 Month ago • 7 Years + • System Design • $190,000 PA - $228,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Zoox is looking for a Senior Electrical System Architect to lead the design and integration of its robotaxi's electrical architecture. The role involves owning the integration of electrical and electronic components, developing and maintaining logical and physical schematics for the autonomous vehicle platform. You will work cross-functionally with component, system, and harness engineering teams, playing a key role in developing the electrical system. Responsibilities include architecting and maintaining electrical system schematics, creating logical system diagrams for subsystem interactions, and designing and documenting physical schematics for the overall vehicle system. The candidate will also maintain schematic documentation using industry-standard tools and practices, ensure compliance with automotive industry standards, and support manufacturing, verification, and service documentation needs.
Must have:
  • Architect and maintain electrical system schematics
  • Create logical system diagrams
  • Design and document physical schematics
  • Maintain schematic documentation
  • 7+ years of electrical schematic experience in automotive
  • Expert knowledge of automotive electrical architectures
  • Proficiency with automotive communication protocols
  • Experience with automotive-grade electrical components
  • Strong understanding of automotive safety standards
Good to have:
  • Experience with autonomous vehicle electrical systems
  • Knowledge of sensor integration electrical requirements
  • Experience with automotive diagnostic systems
  • Background in electrical architecture for safety-critical systems
  • Experience with automotive EMC/EMI requirements
  • Knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety
Perks:
  • Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
  • Paid time off (sick leave, vacation, bereavement)
  • Unpaid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance

Job Details

Zoox is seeking a Senior Electrical System Architect to lead the design and integration of our robotaxi's complex electrical architecture. In this role, you’ll own the integration of electrical and electronic components into the robot electrical system, developing and maintaining logical and physical schematics for our autonomous vehicle platform. Working cross-functionally with component, system, and harness engineering teams, you’ll have a key role in developing the electrical system for our robotaxi.

In this role, you will:

    • Architect and maintain comprehensive electrical system schematics for our autonomous robotaxi platform. 
    • Create logical system diagrams that clearly communicate interactions between subsystems such as sensor pods, body controllers, user experience systems, and drive systems.
    • Design and document physical schematics for the overall vehicle system and subsystems. Collaborate with component, system, and harness engineering teams to ensure accurate representation of system connections and interfaces. Actively participate in design reviews and provide technical input for system design.
    • Maintain schematic documentation using industry-standard tools and practices. Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and best practices.
    • Support robot manufacturing, robot verification teams, and service documentation needs through expert knowledge and clear, accurate schematic designs.

Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
    • 7+ years of experience creating electrical schematics for automotive applications
    • Expert knowledge of automotive electrical architectures, including high-voltage systems, power distribution, and vehicle networks
    • Proficiency with automotive communication protocols (CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN)
    • Experience with automotive-grade electrical components and systems
    • Strong understanding of automotive safety standards and functional safety requirements

Bonus Qualifications

    • Experience with autonomous vehicle electrical systems and architectures
    • Knowledge of sensor integration (cameras, radar, lidar) and associated electrical requirements
    • Experience with automotive diagnostic systems and tools
    • Background in electrical architecture for safety-critical systems
    • Experience with automotive EMC/EMI requirements and testing
    • Knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety standard
Compensation

There 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 $190,000 to $228,000. 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.


About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.


Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

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