Technical Program Manager, Electrical Systems

At Zoox, you’ll collaborate with a world-class team with diverse backgrounds in areas such as AI, robotics, machine learning, controls, computer vision, simulation, design, and automated testing. You will be challenged to rethink what it means for hardware design to develop a purpose-built vehicle that drives itself. Working at a startup gives you the chance to manifest your creativity and make a big difference in the final product.

As the technical program manager for our Operational Equipment team, you will own the design, development, and delivery of the Human-Machine Interfaces our Fleet Operations teams use to interact with and manually operate our robots for testing, service, and recovery scenarios. This hardware is critical to enable our daily activities, to ensure our milestone successes, and to scale our fleet. You will have two design engineers supporting you, and you’ll be responsible for driving the cross-functional work that includes team members across Product, Industrial Design, Vehicle Development, Fleet Operations, Firmware, Software, Safety, and Systems Engineering.

In this role, you will:

• Own the test and operational equipment team's deliverables. This includes new development as well as continuous improvement & issue resolution for existing designs.
• Own the long-term execution strategy for operational equipment, collaborating on the product roadmap definition for the hardware and relevant features.
• Develop processes and procedures with Fleet Operations and other stakeholders for field usage, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Report status, escalate support needs in cross-functional and leadership decision forums, and lead the internal team, cross-functional module and system, and supplier meetings.
• Provide execution plans and track updates relevant to milestone execution with Zoox’s Program Management Office. Prioritize the Operational Equipment team activities. Support new work acceptance, and staffing and budget planning with workload assessments and resource plans.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline, with a passion for electric, autonomous mobility or equivalent experience
• At least 10 years of experience in leading engineering teams and/or program management
• Hands-on experience with project management/reporting tools (i.e., SmartSheet, JIRA, Confluence) 
• Strong track record in managing complex, cross-functional projects with customer engagement.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in highly regulated industries (automotive, aerospace, etc.)
• Hands-on experience in both hardware & software development projects
• Experience in leading projects from concept to production

Compensation

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $131,000 to $216,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

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.

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Accommodations

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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.