Jess Anraku
About Jess Anraku
Jess Anraku is a Homologation Engineer with extensive experience in test engineering, having worked for several notable companies including Tesla and Honda R&D. Anraku specializes in developing vehicle test suites for extreme weather conditions and advocates for the protection of test history as intellectual property.
Current Role at Zero Motorcycles
Jess Anraku currently serves as a Homologation Engineer at Zero Motorcycles Inc. since 2021. In this role, Jess collaborates with regulators to facilitate the approval of new vehicle classes, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. This position leverages Jess's extensive background in vehicle testing and engineering, focusing on the development and implementation of testing protocols that meet regulatory standards.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to joining Zero Motorcycles, Jess Anraku held several engineering positions. From 2019 to 2021, Jess worked as a Senior Flight Test Engineer and Technical Lead at Impossible Aerospace. Before that, Jess was a Lead Test Engineer at Nuro from 2018 to 2019 and a Vehicle Test Engineer at Tesla from 2017 to 2018. Jess's experience also includes three years as a Vehicle Structural Reliability Research Engineer II at Honda R&D Americas, Inc. from 2014 to 2017.
Education and Academic Background
Jess Anraku holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University, where they studied from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, Jess earned an Associate’s Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from Greenville Technical College between 2008 and 2011. Furthering their education, Jess completed a Master of Legal Studies in Compliance and Risk Management at Seattle University School of Law from 2020 to 2022.
Specialization in Test Engineering
Jess Anraku specializes in developing vehicle test suites designed for extreme weather conditions, addressing both hot and cold environments. Jess emphasizes optimization and repeatability as key strengths in test engineering. This specialization is crucial for ensuring vehicle reliability and performance under diverse conditions, contributing to the overall safety and effectiveness of the vehicles tested.
Advocacy and Community Involvement
Jess Anraku is an advocate for the protection and understanding of test history as intellectual property. They emphasize the significance of test engineering in litigation defense and intellectual property protection. Jess identifies as fem-presenting, multi-cultural, and neuro-divergent, and is a member of the LGBT++ community, reflecting a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the engineering field.