We are seeking a highly versatile Sensor & Hardware Safety Engineer to bridge the gap between rigorous hardware reliability and real-world system behavior. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for 50% hardware-level Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and 50% system-level sensor safety (SOTIF / ISO 21448). You will ensure that our custom hardware meets strict ASIL compliance while guaranteeing our advanced sensor suites (Cameras, LiDAR, Radar) operate safely through perception edge-cases and environmental challenges.
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Senior Sensor Hardware Functional Safety Engineer
Zoox
Salary$226k - $271k
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- Employment
- Full-time
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Zoox is seeking a Senior Sensor Hardware Functional Safety Engineer for a hybrid role in Foster City, CA. The candidate will be responsible for 50% hardware-level Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and 50% system-level sensor safety (SOTIF / ISO 21448), ensuring ASIL compliance for custom hardware and safe operation of advanced sensor suites.
- Compensation
- USD 226,000–271,000 / year
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Automotive, Robotics, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of professional experience in board bring-up, silicon validation, or hardware design
- Knowledge of SOTIF and ISO 26262 safety protocols
- Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills
What you will own
- 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
Core skills
Functional Safety (ISO 26262)SOTIF (ISO 21448)Hardware ValidationFMEDAFPGA & Microcontroller DesignSEooC & AoU AnalysisBoard Bring-upSensor Systems (LiDAR, Radar, Cameras)
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