Hardware Engineer Intern, Vehicle Development [Summer 2027]
Zoox · Foster City, CA
Posted November 2, 2026
AI Summary
Zoox is seeking a Hardware Engineer Intern for its vehicle development team to help design, analyze, and validate one subsystem of its purpose-built robotaxi. Interns will use CAD and simulation tools, run and analyze tests, troubleshoot build issues, and present their findings, with placement possible across teams such as integration, powertrain, body/chassis, industrial design, or the robot platform.
Job Description
Zoox's internship program offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, mentorship from some of the industry's brightest minds, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to real projects. We seek interns who demonstrate strong academic performance, engagement beyond the classroom, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in Zoox's mission.
- Vehicle Integration: Brings subsystems together into a working vehicle, including integration and validation testing.
- Geometric Integration: Manages the packaging and fit of components within the vehicle.
- Powertrain, Thermal & Electrical: Develops and validates the electric drive, battery, thermal and electrical systems.
- Body, Closures & Chassis: Works on body safety structure, closures and chassis, including design, validation, testing and concept fabrication.
- Robot Industrial Design: Shapes the exterior and interior design of the vehicle. Strong transportation or automotive design work is a priority.
- Robot Platform: Develops the vehicle platform that autonomy hardware and software depend on.
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