Senior/Staff Homologation Engineer

As a Senior or Staff Homologation Engineer, you will gain exposure to every part of the vehicle and how it works. You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that is homologating a ground-up autonomous vehicle design. Achieving this goal requires continuous problem-solving and creativity to navigate the regulations across all relevant jurisdictions. This role will interact with all applicable regulations, and will serve as the subject matter expert for passive safety regulations.

• 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, this will require occasional travel

• Draft compliance documentation including information documents and compliance reports

• Monitor future regulatory changes and provide input to support Zoox advocacy
• 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

• Strong understanding of vehicle system design and function

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

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.