Hardware Integration and Test Intern at Zoox in Foster City, CA

Summary: Zoox is transforming mobility with fully autonomous, electric vehicles designed from the ground up for a driverless future. The Hardware Integration and Test Intern will gain hands-on experience in building analytical tools, developing test automation, and performing hardware testing to support vehicle production. Responsibilities: - Build analytical and diagnostic tooling to help identify complex system issues, improve autonomy hardware stability, and support hardware debug through metrics, documentation, and system-level insights - Develop test automation and diagnostic tools that support vehicle production, including software for end-of-line testers, camera test equipment, and improved electrical test coverage on the manufacturing floor - Perform electrical stress testing, baseline characterization, and root cause analysis for Design Validation Test failures - Develop Python scripts to process large datasets (CSVs, CAN logs) for pattern recognition and risk identification, and contribute to testing infrastructure by designing and building custom test assets Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., or other advanced degree in a relevant engineering field - Plan to return to school after completing the internship - Maintain good academic standing - Available to commit to a 6-month co-op - At least one prior industry internship, co-op, or relevant project experience - Willing and able to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the duration of the internship - Interns may not use proprietary Zoox information in university theses, publications, or share it outside of Zoox - Proficiency in Python is required - Familiarity with electronics and hardware, including the ability to troubleshoot system-level issues using test equipment and data - Demonstrate hands-on experience using lab tools (multimeter, oscilloscope, power supply) - Experience with building a PC Preferred Qualifications: - Participation in engineering competitions (e.g., SAE, FIRST, DARPA, Solar Car) - Exposure to vehicle or embedded communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI, UART, and Ethernet through coursework, labs, or projects - Experience taking a custom PCBA or mechanical design from concept through fabrication and assembly Required Skills: Python, Electronics troubleshooting, Lab tools experience Important Skills: Vehicle communication protocols Nice-to-Have Skills: Engineering competition participation Benefits: Medical insurance, Housing stipend