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Sobre este puesto de Hardware Engineer Intern, Vehicle Development [Summer 2027] en Zoox

Zoox · Híbrido · 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 Engineering designs and integrates the physical Zoox robotaxi, a purpose-built, ground-up vehicle. Interns contribute to the design, analysis and validation of one vehicle subsystem. Interns in this pipeline may be considered for opportunities across a range of teams, including:
  • Vehicle Integration: Brings subsystems together into a working vehicle, including integration and validation testing.
  • Geometric Integration: Manages the packaging and fit of components within the vehicle.
  • Powertrain, Thermal & Electrical: Develops and validates the electric drive, battery, thermal and electrical systems.
  • Body, Closures & Chassis: Works on body safety structure, closures and chassis, including design, validation, testing and concept fabrication.
  • Robot Industrial Design: Shapes the exterior and interior design of the vehicle. Strong transportation or automotive design work is a priority.
  • Robot Platform: Develops the vehicle platform that autonomy hardware and software depend on.

In this Role, You Will…

  • Design, model and analyze components or subsystems using CAD and simulation tools
  • Plan and run tests, then analyze results to validate a design
  • Investigate issues found in build or testing and propose fixes
  • Document your work and present it to the vehicle engineering team
  • Internship Requirements

  • Currently working towards a B.S., M.S., Ph.D., or advanced degree in a relevant engineering program (mechanical, electrical, automotive, aerospace, systems or industrial design)
  • 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

  • Foundational understanding of mechanical or electrical design principles, such as GD&T, design for manufacturability and design for assembly
  • Experience with CATIA or similar CAD software
  • Experience writing test cases and test reports for vehicle or feature requirements
  • Ability to select test assets and analyze data in Python, MATLAB or similar tools
  • Strong analytical problem solving and clear communication
  • Bonus Qualifications

  • Previous co-op or internship in automotive, robotics, battery systems or power electronics
  • FSAE, Baja or similar engineering competition experience
  • Simulation or FEA coursework

  • Compensation
    The monthly salary range for this position is $6,500 to $8,500. Additional benefits may include medical insurance and a stipend to assist with relocation.

    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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