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Senior Systems Engineer - Fail Operational - Zoox
Systems Engineer
Lead the evolution of fail‑operational metrics, frameworks, and processes for autonomous driving robots, driving safety case construction and mission assurance across the full stack.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and refine fail‑operational design frameworks for autonomous driving systems, ensuring robustness across all operational domains.
- Develop and maintain safety case documentation, integrating system‑level evidence and risk assessments.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (software, hardware, validation) to embed mission assurance principles into product development.
- Lead continuous improvement of metrics, tooling, and processes that support fail‑operational validation and certification.
- Mentor junior engineers and drive technical excellence through code reviews, design critiques, and knowledge sharing.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in systems engineering for safety‑critical autonomous or robotic platforms.
- Deep expertise in fail‑operational design, safety case development, and mission assurance.
- Strong background in full‑stack development and integration of hardware‑software systems.
- Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- Proven track record of leading technical initiatives and delivering high‑impact solutions in a fast‑paced environment.
Skills
machine learningpythonelectrical engineering