Senior Sensor Hardware Functional Safety Engineer

Zoox

. Evaluate supplier technical documentation for advanced imagers, microprocessors, and SoCs to verify SEooC and AoU alignment .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeFoster City • California • United StatesSenior💰 $226,000 - $271,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating supplier technical documentation and ensuring compliance with ASIL standards for advanced imaging and microprocessor systems. Proficient in board-level FMEDA and SOTIF-compliant testing protocols, with a strong foundation in automotive-grade hardware validation.

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ASIL ComplianceSOTIF UnderstandingBoard Bring-Up ExperienceISO 26262 CertificationHardware Design Expertise

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Hard Skills

Board-Level FMEDASilicon ValidationFirmware Maturity AssessmentDiagnostic Systems EvaluationAdvanced Imager EvaluationMicroprocessor AssessmentSoC VerificationEnvironmental Challenge AnalysisPerception Edge Case TestingAutomotive Hardware Validation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationProfessional CommunicationCollaborative Teamwork

Tools & Technologies

JAMAPolarion

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO 26262 CertificationCFSPCFSE

Industry Keywords

Automotive EngineeringRoboticsAerospace EngineeringIEC 61508DO-254DO-178C

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate supplier technical documentation for advanced imagers, microprocessors, and SoCs to verify SEooC and AoU alignment
Assess vendor deliverables to guarantee ASIL standards are met for firmware/software maturity and diagnostic systems
Execute board-level FMEDA for sophisticated integrated circuits, including FPGAs and microcontrollers
Partner with Software, FW, and EE departments to define architectural requirements that enhance diagnostic monitoring
Support the V&V team in developing SOTIF-compliant simulation and physical test protocols for edge-case scenarios
Ensure custom hardware meets strict ASIL compliance
Ensure Cameras, LiDAR, and Radar sensor suites operate safely through perception edge cases and environmental challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. in Automotive, Robotics, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
At least 3 years of professional experience involving board bring-up, silicon validation, or hardware design
Understanding of SOTIF and ISO 26262 safety protocols
Strong interpersonal and professional communication capabilities within a collaborative environment
ISO 26262 professional certification (CFSP or CFSE) (bonus qualification)
Background in automotive-grade hardware validation and design (bonus qualification)
Experience utilizing traceability platforms like JAMA or Polarion (bonus qualification)
Familiarity with IEC 61508, DO-254, and DO-178C during board bring-up (bonus qualification)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, and bereavement
Unpaid time off
Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Health insurance
Long-term care insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Potential sign-on bonus