Canoo

Advanced Vehicle Engineer

Canoo • $110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent required
  • Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in automotive closures
  • Strong knowledge of electric vehicles (EVs)
  • Experience in a small, agile, and creative team environment

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineering, suppliers, and design for product execution
  • Lead product evolution based on customer feedback
  • Contribute to the development of new vehicle concepts
  • Research automotive trends and advancements in the EV sector

Benefits

  • Meaningful work that aims to reshape the automotive industry
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage
  • Equity compensation opportunities
  • Flexible paid time off policy
  • Casual and energetic workplace atmosphere
Full Job Description
Job Title

Advanced Vehicle Engineer

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):

  • Work cross functionally with engineering, suppliers, and design to execute an innovative product that exceeds customer expectation while showcasing Canoo's USP.
  • Drive product evolution based customer feedback and their specific use-cases.
  • Support the development of new (ground up) concepts and vehicles.
  • Research relevant automotive trends and stay abreast with advancements in the EV landscape.


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


About Canoo

Canoo is a company that specializes in developing electric vehicles. The company's mission is to create affordable, sustainable transportation solutions that are designed for the modern world. Canoo's vehicles are designed to be modular and customizable, allowing customers to choose the features and functions that best suit their needs. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Torrance, California.
Learn more about Canoo
Size
400 employees
Market Cap
$353 million
Industry
Net Income
-$1.4 million
NASDAQ

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