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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for vehicle testing internship in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a vehicle testing internship?

A Vehicle Testing Internship is a temporary position where students or recent graduates gain hands-on experience in evaluating the performance, safety, and reliability of vehicles. Interns assist engineers and technicians with various tests, such as crash tests, emissions testing, and road performance analysis. These internships provide valuable exposure to automotive engineering practices and are often a stepping stone to full-time roles in the automotive industry. Interns learn to use specialized testing equipment, collect and analyze data, and contribute to product development and improvement.

What do vehicle testing interns do?

As a Vehicle Testing Intern, you can expect to be involved in hands-on tasks such as assisting with vehicle performance tests, collecting and analyzing data from various sensors, and supporting engineers in troubleshooting and documenting test results. Interns often help prepare vehicles for testing, monitor test procedures, and contribute to the post-test analysis and reporting. This role provides a great opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, technicians, and data analysts, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the vehicle development and testing process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a vehicle testing intern?

To excel as a Vehicle Testing Intern, you generally need a background in automotive engineering or a related field, strong analytical skills, and basic knowledge of vehicle systems. Familiarity with data acquisition tools, diagnostic software, and laboratory testing equipment is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork set standout interns apart. These competencies are crucial for ensuring accurate testing, reliable data, and safe, efficient collaboration in vehicle development projects.

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Infographic showing various Vehicle Testing Internship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 58% Full Time, 41% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,174 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Contract Student Worker System Test Engineer (Full-time)

Zoox

Foster City, CA

$30/hr

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

214th of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

About Zoox

Zoox is an autonomous ridehailing company building the world's first purpose-built robotaxi — fully electric, bidirectional, with no steering wheel or driver's seat. Backed by Amazon and founded to make transportation safer, cleaner, and more accessible, Zoox designs its vehicles entirely around the rider. We're currently operating in Las Vegas and San Francisco, with Austin and Miami on the horizon, and testing underway across seven U.S. markets.

About Our Part-Time Student Worker Program

Zoox's part-time student worker program puts you at the center of one of the most ambitious challenges in transportation. You'll contribute to real projects, work alongside engineers and researchers pushing the boundaries of autonomous technology, and gain experience that goes well beyond the classroom. We're looking for students who bring strong academic foundations, curiosity that doesn't stop at coursework, and a drive to be part of something that matters. 

About The Team

As an Autonomy Systems Test Engineer at Zoox, you will help accelerate our product development by helping our developers build the safest and most reliable autonomous driving software possible. As developers build new features, you will oversee the development of extensive test plans, develop standardized simulated test design tooling processes to execute many different scenarios and put together triage pipelines for analyzing issues seen during offline and on-vehicle testing. These efforts are critical to exposing unforeseen failure modes, implementation bugs, and other issues as a result of new feature development. You will participate regularly in in-vehicle testing missions where you will see these new features behaving in the real world. Following these missions, you will help triage and root cause issues seen during testing, analyze test results to ensure existing functionality does not regress from release to release, and update our testing processes to ensure QA can continue scaling efficiently with future Zoox milestones. Your ability to distill complex systems and root cause issues will be critical to producing a safe and stable vehicle platform.

In this role, you will:
  • Create test strategies and test plans for Zoox’s self-driving behavior features.
  • Identify, track, report, and resolve test strategy, planning, or implementation issues with cross-functional software development teams
  • Propose, prototype, and validate a new testing methodology for driving software features using automated metrics.
  • Design, develop, and execute synthetic and log-based test scenarios on an in-house simulation test framework
  • Compile triage strategy and triage results from different QA validation platforms and pipelines
  • Lead cross-functional QA participation in various testing pipelines, initiatives, and enablement projects.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 0-2 years of experience in designing and implementing scalable software systems test strategies with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
  • Proficiency with automated test framework and test automation.
  • Experience with JIRA, GIT, Linux command line, Python, or other scripting languages.
  • Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Program Requirements:
  • Currently enrolled in M.S. program in a relevant discipline.
  • Available to commit to a minimum 6 month assignment.
  • Able to commit a minimum of 40 hours per week.
  • Able to work on-site in Foster City California
  • Must adhere with Zoox confidentiality requirements, including refraining from using or sharing proprietary company information outside of Zoox, such as in academic research, theses, publications, or presentations.
We want to be transparent: this is not an internship. The Part-Time Student Worker Program is designed to complement your academic experience by providing meaningful, ongoing work alongside your studies. Rather than participating in a cohort-based program, you'll join a team directly and contribute to real projects with real impact. While the program does not include structured intern programming or a pathway to full-time employment, it offers valuable opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and gain hands-on experience in a professional environment.
Compensation for this role is $30/hour.

This is a contract position; employment will be through a vendor contracted with Zoox. The hourly rate is as posted, and benefits eligibility is determined by the vendor.

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.

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Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.


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About Zoox

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Zoox is dedicated to creating the world's first fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the necessary ecosystem to make this technology accessible. Positioned at the crossroads of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox strives to deliver the future of mobility-as-a-service in urban settings. We seek exceptional individuals who share our enthusiasm and are eager to join a dynamic and results-driven team.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Foster City, CA, US