Manager, Chassis Actuators - Brakes & Steering

BEFORE PROCEEDING, PLEASE REMEMBER TO ADD THE CORRECT TAGS! (See tags list below) About the Role Tell potential applicants about the team’s core values. This will help ensure candidates who share Zoox’s values apply. Highlight the broader impact of the team and Zoox. Quality applicants are drawn to work that is meaningful. How will a candidate be contributing and making a difference? Communicate that there are opportunities for learning and growth. Great candidates seek out companies that support growth and learning. Remember: Candidates are looking for cues about whether or not they will fit in at Zoox, so make sure your  language is balanced and inclusive. Example: The Autonomous Driving Software Integration team at Zoox is responsible for bringing together the computer science world with the automotive world in order to create an amazing product for everyone. Our team has a collaborative culture marked by openness and supportive risk-taking. You’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making cities safer, smarter and more sustainable. Together with the team, you will define the driving experience of the robot by engineering application software responsible for decision making, trajectory planning, and controls. We are looking for an engineer who is excited to traverse the autonomous driving compute stack, loves to learn new things, and likes to take ownership of major software components. If you like to work close to the robot platform and enjoy experiencing your developed software in the robot, we would like to hear from you. TAGS - Data Science - Communications - Design and Product  - Operations - Finance - Procurement - Hardware Engineering - Product Security - Human Resources  - Program Management - Information Technology  - Quality - Legal and Policy - Software Engineering - Manufacturing Operations - Supply Chain - Systems and Safety In this role, you will: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of hardware and controls engineers, setting clear priorities and fostering technical excellence. Deliver brake and steering systems that meet aggressive safety, timing, cost, and mass targets, driving programs through milestones and phase-gate reviews. Own budget and resource forecasting, including headcount, supplier spend, prototype and test costs, and tooling. Manage strategic Tier 1 supplier relationships to co-develop hardware and controls software, ensuring on-time delivery and performance. Partner with Vehicle Integration, Functional Safety, Firmware, Validation, and Manufacturing teams to ensure robust system requirements, integration, and bring-up. Drive technical rigor across requirements, design reviews, validation plans, and issue resolution, escalating risks early and removing roadblocks. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent discipline. 10+ years of experience in automotive chassis engineering at an OEM or Tier 1 supplier. 2+ years of people management experience. Proven track record delivering brake and/or steering systems, managing suppliers, and owning budgets and schedules. Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and 3DX Bonus Qualifications Master's degree or Ph.D. in Engineering. Experience with steer-by-wire or brake-by-wire systems and functional safety (ISO 26262). Experience with Polarion and automotive product development processes (e.g., APQP). 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. Follow us on LinkedIn 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.