Sensor Engineer
Job Summary
Job Description
Zoox is seeking a Sensor Engineer with expertise in automotive sensor systems to join their Advanced Hardware Engineering team. The role involves developing comprehensive test plans and executing sensor performance tests in various environments, writing Python scripts for data analysis and performance evaluation of radar, lidar, and other sensing modalities. The engineer will leverage radar physics knowledge to interpret sensor behavior and support sensor supplier evaluations. Collaboration with cross-functional teams like vehicle engineering, perception, and systems is essential for seamless sensor integration.
Must have:
- Develop comprehensive test plans
- Execute sensor performance tests
- Write Python scripts for data analysis
- Understand radar physics
- Evaluate sensor suppliers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Minimum 5 years of experience in sensors
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis
- Experience integrating sensors into vehicles
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Good to have:
- Master's degree or PhD
- Experience with optical sensors (lidar, cameras)
- Experience with large datasets and statistical analysis
Perks:
- Paid time off
- Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
- Amazon RSUs
- Health insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Sign-on bonus may be offered
6 skills required
Job Details
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 artificial intelligence, robotics, 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. Zoox is looking for a Sensor Engineer with a background in automotive sensor systems to join our Advanced Hardware Engineering team.
- Develop comprehensive test plans and execute sensor performance tests across structured lab environments, on-vehicle setups, and unstructured real-world scenarios.
- Write robust and reusable Python scripts for data analysis and performance evaluation of radar, lidar, and other sensing modalities.
- Leverage a deep understanding of radar physics to interpret sensor behavior in diverse environmental conditions and operational contexts.
- Support the evaluation and selection of sensor suppliers by designing experiments, reviewing technical data, and assessing integration complexity.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including vehicle engineering, perception, and systems teams, to ensure seamless sensor integration.
- Minimum of 5 years of academic or industry experience in radar, lidar, and vision sensors.
- Strong understanding of automotive radar systems, including basic signal processing principles, sensor physics, and environmental interactions.
- Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis and test automation.
- Hands-on experience integrating sensors (especially radar) into vehicle platforms, including troubleshooting and on-vehicle validation.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Robotics, or a related field
- Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field.
- Experience with a range of optical sensors, including lidar and cameras, and their integration into complex systems.
- Experience with large datasets and statistical analysis to evaluate sensor performance and support data-driven decisions.
$163,000 - $253,000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. 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.
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.
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If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
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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