Sensor Hardware Functional Safety Engineer

Zoox

Foster City, CA Hybrid permanent

Posted: May 12, 2026

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Job Description

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.

In This Role, You Will: :
• 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.

Qualifications :
• 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

Bonus Qualifications :
• ISO 26262 professional certification (CFSP or CFSE).

• Background in automotive-grade hardware validation and design.

• Experience utilizing traceability platforms like JAMA or Polarion.

• Familiarity with industry standards including IEC 61508, DO-254, and DO-178C during board bring-up.

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