Senior Electrical System Architect
Zoox
IT, Other Engineering
Foster City, CA, USA
USD 190k-228k / year + Equity
Posted on Jun 17, 2025
Zoox is seeking a Senior Electrical System Architect to lead the design and integration of our robotaxi's complex electrical architecture. In this role, you’ll own the integration of electrical and electronic components into the robot electrical system, developing and maintaining logical and physical schematics for our autonomous vehicle platform. Working cross-functionally with component, system, and harness engineering teams, you’ll have a key role in developing the electrical system for our robotaxi.
In this role, you will:
- Architect and maintain comprehensive electrical system schematics for our autonomous robotaxi platform.
- Create logical system diagrams that clearly communicate interactions between subsystems such as sensor pods, body controllers, user experience systems, and drive systems.
- Design and document physical schematics for the overall vehicle system and subsystems. Collaborate with component, system, and harness engineering teams to ensure accurate representation of system connections and interfaces. Actively participate in design reviews and provide technical input for system design.
- Maintain schematic documentation using industry-standard tools and practices. Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and best practices.
- Support robot manufacturing, robot verification teams, and service documentation needs through expert knowledge and clear, accurate schematic designs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience creating electrical schematics for automotive applications
- Expert knowledge of automotive electrical architectures, including high-voltage systems, power distribution, and vehicle networks
- Proficiency with automotive communication protocols (CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN)
- Experience with automotive-grade electrical components and systems
- Strong understanding of automotive safety standards and functional safety requirements
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with autonomous vehicle electrical systems and architectures
- Knowledge of sensor integration (cameras, radar, lidar) and associated electrical requirements
- Experience with automotive diagnostic systems and tools
- Background in electrical architecture for safety-critical systems
- Experience with automotive EMC/EMI requirements and testing
- Knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety standard
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.