Manager, Chassis Actuators - Brakes & Steering

Foster City · USD 195,000-269,000 / year · 2+ years experience · Full-time · Onsite · Posted Oct 7, 2026

At a glance

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.
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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.
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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.

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