Mechanical Engineering Intern

Posted:
12/18/2025, 3:26:58 AM

Location(s):
Foster City, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$37/hr or $76,960 total comp

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.

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern
Interns in this pipeline may be considered for opportunities across a range of teams within the following teams:

Body Structures: Develop the next-generation of mobility by working on vehicle systems such as body safety structure, exterior aesthetic components, and electro-mechanisms, involving engineering design, validation, testing, and concept fabrication.

Manufacturing Prototyping: Develop automated CNC part programming solutions by working collaboratively with Mechanical Prototype Engineering and Fabrication teams.

Serviceability: Support design assessments, inspection and maintenance, tooling development, and repair procedure validation.

Infotainment and Sensing: Support simulation and validation tasks for mechanical sensor structures and define cleanability tests. Note: This specific opportunity is a 6-month internship. 
Compensation:
The monthly salary range for this position is $6,500 to $9,500. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level of education. Additional benefits may include medical insurance, and a housing stipend (relocation assistance will be offered based on eligibility).

About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.


Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.