Vehicle Engineering Operations Intern

Zoox•Foster City, CA

12d•$6,500 - $9,500

About The Position

Zoox is transforming mobility with fully autonomous, electric vehicles designed from the ground up for a driverless future. Our mission is to make transportation safer, more sustainable, and accessible to everyone. At Zoox, innovation, collaboration, and a bold vision for the future drive everything we do. Zoox’s internship program offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, mentorship from some of the industry’s brightest minds, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to real projects. We seek interns who demonstrate strong academic performance, engagement beyond the classroom, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in Zoox’s mission. This internship opportunity is within the Vehicle Development Engineering Operations team which focuses on research, development, concept and overall design delivery of the Zoox robot. Interns on this team will have the chance to work on the Zoox Robot Development Process, gaining valuable experience and insight into robotics development.

Requirements

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 12-week internship beginning in May or June 2026.
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.
Strong communication and presentation skills
Interest in engineering processes and principles
Innovative curiosity
Practical experience through internships, projects, clubs, or student organizations in mobility, automotive, or tech industries