Systems Safety Engineer - Operational Tools Intern

Developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and supporting ecosystem for next-generation mobility-as-a-service in urban environments.
$78,000 - $114,000
Distributed Systems
Software Engineering Intern
In-Person
AI · Automotive · Robotics

Description For Systems Safety Engineer - Operational Tools Intern

Zoox, a pioneering company in autonomous vehicle technology, is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer intern to join their System Safety for Operations and Service (SSOS) team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology while focusing on critical safety systems.

The position combines software development with systems safety, where you'll be instrumental in analyzing off-vehicle software components and potentially automating test pipelines. As part of the SSOS team, you'll be involved in evaluating the safety of Zoox operations and services, including TeleOperations and remote operator support tools.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $6,500 to $9,500 monthly, along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, 401k, and housing stipend. This is an excellent opportunity for students pursuing degrees in robotics, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or computer science to gain hands-on experience in autonomous vehicle safety systems.

Working at Zoox means being part of a team that's developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and its supporting ecosystem. The company sits at the exciting intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, aiming to revolutionize urban mobility-as-a-service.

The ideal candidate will bring strong software development skills combined with an understanding of safety analysis methodologies. You'll work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to the company's mission of deploying safe autonomous vehicles on public roads. Zoox values diverse perspectives and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every listed qualification but bring unique insights and experiences to the team.

Last updated 12 days ago

Responsibilities For Systems Safety Engineer - Operational Tools Intern

  • Support safety analysis of off-vehicle software components and tools
  • Potential automation of test pipelines
  • Safety evaluation of Zoox operations and service
  • Participate in safety analysis using System Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA)
  • Requirements definition and field safety investigations

Requirements For Systems Safety Engineer - Operational Tools Intern

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD Degree in robotics, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, computer science engineering, or other technical area
  • Solid understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns
  • Familiarity with developing operational tools/features and/or release management process
  • Familiarity and interest in distributed systems, telemetry, or cloud platforms
  • Familiarity with formal safety analysis (STPA, FTA, etc)

Benefits For Systems Safety Engineer - Operational Tools Intern

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Medical insurance
  • 401k
  • Housing stipend

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