Job Title 

Advanced Vehicle Engineer

About Canoo 

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 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. 

Job Purpose

As an Advanced Vehicle Engineer, you will be joining a highly motivated team to bring concept projects (from an idea) to fruition (a fully functional vehicle). These projects are fast paced and require a unique ability to multitask and execute various engineering disciplines. These projects will build the foundation for all future production vehicles.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position):

Support the development of new (ground up) concepts and vehicles. Support human factors attribute for multiple vehicle programs. Deliver occupant packages that meet the vehicle requirements – work with engineering and design to reduce compromises. Generate, catalogue and implement within the design human factors requirements for all aspects of the vehicle, including HMI, Cockpit Layout, Visibility, Ingress/Egress, Seating, Clearances, Cargo, etc. Communicate requirements to the design and engineering teams, working with both to maintain the design theme while ensuring a highly usable product. Design, develop and utilize physical and virtual prototypes to aid in validating both human factors criteria and product design, including the use of virtual human modelling where appropriate. Lead user clinics in order to resolve human factors issues. Measure, illustrate & communicate ergonomic status in relation to common standards (i.e. SAE J1100) Ensure homologation standards that relate to human factors (i.e vision requirements FMVSS 111/ECE R46) are met. Benchmark utilizing existing benchmarking tools (JD Power/A2Mac1) to ensure we are leaders in the competitive class. Research relevant trends and stay abreast of developments in the automotive ergonomics field. 

Required Experience  

4-year higher education qualifications (engineering or equivalent) 8+ years of hands-on automotive closures experience Advanced knowledge of the automotive landscape, particularly EVs. Ability to work within a small, task focused, creative, agile team

Preferred Experience   

Engineer with an in-depth understanding of complete vehicle systems.

Travel Requirements 

Occasional travel may be required.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

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

What's Cool About Working Here... 

Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine 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. 

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If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (214) 529-8055 or email us at TalentAcquisition@canoo.com

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