Sustaining Engineer, Powertrain & Thermal Systems
zooxยท Vehicle Systems Engineering
About this role
At Zoox, we are developing a purpose-built autonomous robotaxi, and the Sustaining Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the long-term reliability, safety, serviceability, and availability of our fleet as it operates at scale.
As a Sustaining Engineer supporting Powertrain and Thermal Systems, you will independently own sustaining engineering for key subsystems supporting both the in service fleet and vehicles in current production. You will drive root cause investigations and corrective actions, making subsystem-level technical decisions and leading changes through design, validation, release, and fleet implementation.
This role requires close collaboration with Vehicle Development, Manufacturing, Service, Quality, Reliability, and Suppliers in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. You will prioritize work based on fleet and production impact, delivering solutions that improve safety, durability, fleet uptime, and manufacturing performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Sustaining Engineer, Powertrain & Thermal Systems role at zoox?
The listed salary for this Sustaining Engineer, Powertrain & Thermal Systems position at zoox is USD 153Kโ184K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Sustaining Engineer, Powertrain & Thermal Systems position at zoox located?
This Sustaining Engineer, Powertrain & Thermal Systems role at zoox is based in Foster City, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Sustaining Engineer, Powertrain & Thermal Systems role at zoox full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Sustaining Engineer, Powertrain & Thermal Systems role in the Vehicle Systems Engineering department at zoox.
Which team or department does the Sustaining Engineer, Powertrain & Thermal Systems at zoox belong to?
This Sustaining Engineer, Powertrain & Thermal Systems position is part of the Vehicle Systems Engineering department at zoox. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Sustaining Engineer, Powertrain & Thermal Systems position at zoox?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to zoox's official application portal hosted on lever where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Sustaining Engineer, Powertrain & Thermal Systems job at zoox posted?
This Sustaining Engineer, Powertrain & Thermal Systems position at zoox was posted on May 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible โ early applications are often reviewed first.
Sustaining Engineer, Powertrain & Thermal Systems
zoox ยท ๐ฐ USD 153Kโ184K
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