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 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.

As a core member of the Systems Engineering team, the system engineer with Functional Integration focus is responsible to help bring advanced concepts to life and keep the test vehicle fleet fit for test. This role is the enabler for cross-functional development of the product between the design responsible engineers, the test and validation engineers, and the designers.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position) 

• As part of Canoo systems team, lead development activities from requirements to vehicle test. Significant effort is focused on bringing vehicle features to life with software, electronics, and mechanism integrations.
• As needed, assist with detailed review and development of requirements and software, electrical component specification and design, communication system design, ISO26262 safety process, and component testing
• Functional Integration focus: Emphasis on prototype vehicle design, build, troubleshooting, modification, and testing
• Assist with pre-production vehicle issue management including single vehicle and fleet-level testing and diagnostics, ensuring that all issues are identified, logged, tracked, and resolved during each testing phase
• Communicate issues clearly and constructively to the rest of the organization

Required Experience 

• Outstanding knowledge and experience with the following:  Electric vehicle software and systems, vehicle communication systems, vehicle 12v power systems, HV battery systems, and data logging systems.
• In this role an employee would be expected to develop expertise with all Canoo vehicle systems, their core functions, and their interoperation with the aim of contributing to design and issue resolution on production and various levels of pre-production vehicles.
• Systems or harness design experience
• Demonstrated performance in a position requiring engineering technical excellence.
• Demonstrated hands-on troubleshooting experience
• BS in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• High level of oral and written communication skills

Preferred Experience  

• Theory and practice of embedded software development in C/C++, MATLAB & Simulink, etc.
• Preferred motorsports, electric motorsport, heavy vehicles, or prototype electric vehicle experience
• Protype electronic design & fabrication experience

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel time, 2-week assignments

Physical Requirements for Non-Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

Physical Requirements for Physical Positions

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.

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.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Canoo Inc. and its subsidiaries and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Canoo unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting. 

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

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

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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

Salary will be determined based on a number of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, training, skillset, location, etc.  Expected salary range in CA – $104,300 - $125,100