Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production in 2022 and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.

The “Canoo Way”

Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results while being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ), applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations.

The Lead Chassis Systems Architect is responsible for defining the vehicle chassis and it’s physical and performance envelope.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position) 

• Be aware of best-in-class chassis designs through benchmarking.  Propose designs that meet the intended uses of the vehicle and packaging requirements.
• Translate vehicle performance targets to component level performance and design requirements for suspension, brakes, steering and wheels and tires.
• Understand kinematics and compliances for multiple suspension systems and their associated design and attribute trade-offs.
• Develop optimal suspension geometries based on performance goals and desired performance attributes.
• Simulate suspension concepts using ADAMs or similar and drive hardpoint decisions in conjunction with chassis design team prior to physical prototypes.
• Cascade loads to suspension, brakes, wheels and tires, and steering teams to ensure adequate sizing.
• Collaborate with suspension, brakes, wheels and tires, and steering teams to ensure adequate packaging and integration of all chassis components. 
• Able to develop all aspects of chassis systems through subjective, objective and simulation methods including utilizing CAE, K&C, VIMF, and physical prototypes.
• Knowledge of modal and stiffness requirements for full vehicle to component level. Ability to develop and maintain modal maps and design/develop systems to meet targets.
• Understanding of all related federal and industry requirements (Fishhook, Sine w/dwell).

Required Experience 

• Bachelors degree in engineering.
• 8+ years’ experience leading chassis and suspension design while demonstrating capability to develop all chassis hardware.

Preferred Experience  

• Design and release engineering experience for chassis components at an Automotive OEM or tier 1 supplier.
• Automotive OEM, EPAS, and chassis controls development.

Travel Requirements

You will be asked to travel to different Canoo sites and testing facilities in the US including winter testing.  Your home office: Oklahoma City Ok, Torrance Ca, or Auburn Hills Mi, will determine where and how often you will travel.  Should not exceed 30%.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to lift up to 25 or more pounds, stand, sit, bend/stoop, or operate office equipment or machinery and prolonged periods of computer use.

Must be able to pass Canoo’s electric vehicle safety and operations test.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine the automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Equity Compensation
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Canoo maintains compliance with the OFCCP. As such, please feel free to review the following information:

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/olms/poster/labor-rights-federal-contractors

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (310) 702-7907 or email us at talentacquisitionteam@canoo.com

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Canoo cares deeply about the safety of all candidates who may be asked to participate in an in-person interview. While the company remains operational, some of our positions are remote, while others require working on-site. Canoo is following the Covid-19 protocols set forth by local state and federal governance and the CDC guidelines. Candidates who are vaccinated will be asked to provide a copy of proof of vaccination upon arrival for the interview. Candidates who are not vaccinated will be asked to provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test that is no less than 48 hours old. We ask that you practice hand hygiene, social distance, and wear face coverings to reduce the risks of exposure to Covid-19. We appreciate your cooperation with our safety protocols while you explore your future with Canoo!