Hardware Engineer Intern, Vehicle Systems (Automotive)

Location: Hybrid in Foster City, California; ability to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the internship required.

Salary: $6,500–$8,500 per month, varying by geographic location and education level.

Company

Zoox is developing a fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting mobility-as-a-service ecosystem, combining robotics, machine learning, and vehicle design.

What you will do

• Run electrical and functional validation tests and perform root cause analysis of failures.
• Build analytical and diagnostic tools to identify complex system issues and improve hardware stability.
• Analyze quality, supplier, and reliability data and recommend improvements.
• Support sourcing and procurement projects through data and supplier analysis.
• Present findings to engineering, quality, and supplier stakeholders.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., or advanced degree in electrical, computer, mechanical, systems, or industrial engineering; supply chain, operations, or business programs are relevant for sourcing roles.
• Good academic standing and enrollment at an accredited college or university throughout the internship.
• Expected graduation between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
• Full-time, 12-week commitment beginning in May or June 2027.
• Ability to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the internship.
• For engineering roles, required proficiency in Python or similar data-analysis tools.
• For engineering roles, hands-on experience with laboratory tools such as a multimeter, oscilloscope, or power supply.
• For quality roles, familiarity with DFMEA, APQP, or PPAP through coursework or projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Proprietary internship work may not be used in a thesis, published with the university, or distributed outside Zoox.

Nice to have

• Exposure to CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI, UART, or Ethernet through coursework or projects.
• Participation in engineering competitions such as SAE, FIRST, or Solar Car, or experience with custom PCBA projects.
• Previous co-op or internship experience in automotive, electronics, or robotics.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on internship experience with advanced vehicle technology and mentorship.
• Internship opportunities span advanced hardware engineering, quality and reliability, and sourcing and procurement.
• Advanced Hardware Engineering placements require availability for a six-month internship.
• Additional benefits may include medical insurance and a relocation stipend.