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About this Hardware Engineer Intern, Vehicle Systems [Summer 2027] role at Zoox

Zoox · Hybrid · Foster City, CA
About Our Internship Program
Zoox's internship program offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, mentorship from some of the industry's brightest minds, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to real projects. We seek interns who demonstrate strong academic performance, engagement beyond the classroom, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in Zoox's mission.
 
Job Description
Vehicle Systems covers the electronics, sensors, quality and supply chain behind the Zoox vehicle. Interns work on advanced hardware development, quality and reliability, or sourcing, depending on the team.Interns in this pipeline may be considered for opportunities across a range of teams, including:
  • Advanced Hardware Engineering: Develops the sensors, compute and electronics for autonomous driving, across firmware, sensor engineering, digital signal processing and hardware engineering. Includes hardware stability tooling and electrical stress testing with root cause analysis. Interns on this team will have to be available for a 6-month internship. 
  • Quality & Reliability: Improves vehicle and supplier quality by investigating field failures, analyzing returned parts and reliability data, and supporting supplier assessments and part approvals.
  • Direct/Indirect Sourcing & Procurement: Sources the parts that go into and outside the vehicle, and supports strategic partnerships.

In this Role, You Will...

  • Run electrical or functional validation tests and perform root cause analysis of failures
  • Build analytical and diagnostic tools that find complex system issues and improve hardware stability
  • Analyze quality, supplier or reliability data and recommend improvements, or support sourcing projects with data and supplier analysis
  • Present findings to engineering, quality and supplier stakeholders
  • Requirements

  • Currently working towards a B.S., M.S., or advanced degree in a relevant program (electrical, computer, mechanical, systems or industrial engineering; supply chain, operations or business for sourcing roles)
  • Good academic standing
  • Expected to graduate between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028, and enrolled at an accredited college or university throughout the internship
  • Able to commit to a full-time, 12-week internship beginning in May/June 2027
  • Ability to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the duration of the internship
  • Interns at Zoox may not use any proprietary information they are working on as part of their thesis, any published work with their university, or to be distributed to anyone outside of Zoox
  • Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Python or similar tools for data analysis (required for engineering roles)
  • Hands-on experience with lab tools such as a multimeter, oscilloscope or power supply (engineering roles)
  • Familiarity with quality tools such as DFMEA, APQP or PPAP, through coursework or projects (quality roles)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork
  • Bonus Qualifications

  • Exposure to CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI, UART or Ethernet through coursework or projects
  • Participation in engineering competitions (e.g. SAE, FIRST, Solar Car) or custom PCBA projects
  • Previous co-op or internship in automotive, electronics or robotics

  • Compensation
    The monthly salary range for this position is $6,500 to $8,500. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level of education. Additional benefits may include medical insurance and a relocation stipend.

    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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