Mechanical Design Engineer, Prototyping

Zoox

2600

Foster City, CA, United States

Posted on: 2025-08-15

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Zoox is transforming mobility-as-a-service by developing a fully autonomous, purpose-built fleet designed for AI to drive and humans to enjoy.

At Zoox, we are redefining the passenger experience in autonomous vehicles. Our innovative vehicle design and autonomous technology create unique opportunities to explore new vehicle architectures and experiences. Join our team of engineers and designers dedicated to delivering an extraordinary user experience that sets a new industry standard.

In this role, you will apply your craft and passion to turn ideas into reality, leading projects to design and build prototypes for our autonomous vehicle platform. Working closely with cross-functional teams of designers and engineers, you will develop innovative AV hardware solutions that meet high standards of performance, safety, and scalability.

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 [email protected] 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.

In this role, you will:

Design and build complex mechanical prototypes and assemblies in CATIA, ensuring high performance and manufacturability.

Accurately model surfaces, geometries, and assemblies for rapid prototyping and evaluation.

Create detailed drawings, documentation, and BOMs to support fabrication, assembly, and testing.

Develop tools, jigs, fixtures, and molds to enable efficient prototyping of components and composites.

Collaborate across design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to drive innovative AV hardware solutions.

Research and apply emerging materials and manufacturing techniques to accelerate development and decision-making.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautics, Mechatronics, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in mechanical design or prototyping; automotive experience preferred.

Expertise in 3D CAD design for solids and surfaces; CATIA V5/V6 preferred.

Proven ability to lead complex prototyping projects across multiple functions.

Bonus Qualifications

Hands-on prototyping experience with machining, welding, composites, or additive manufacturing.

Experience managing suppliers to support prototyping efforts.

Familiarity with documentation and project management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, or Confluence.

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