Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We are searching for a Mid-Level Industrial to Senior Designer who enjoys the craft of design and the process of building real products. This role is best suited for someone who is highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working through constraints alongside engineers and external partners. 

You will be part of a tight feedback loop—iterating, prototyping, refining user-focused designs and developing integrated solutions that are not just innovative, but reliable and manufacturable at scale.

Working closely with experienced engineering teams and OEM partners, we value practical problem-solving, clear communication, and hands-on engagement. Our environment prioritizes substance grounded in offering the opportunity to deliver meaningful work on products that go beyond concept and into transformative self-driving real-world use.

In this role, you will

• Develop thoughtful user-centric, well-resolved design solutions for self-driving kit vehicle integration and user interactions - Engaged with user researchers and product team experts.
• Communicate ideas through sketching, CAD, and high-quality visual assets to support storytelling and curation of concepts, in collaboration with design and marketing teams.
• Partner closely with engineering and aero partners to balance design intent with performance and feasibility.
• Collaborate with vehicle teams for seamless platform integration including mounting, protection, serviceability, and applying DFM principles in support of scalability.
• Prototype and test designs to validate decisions and identify potential issues early in the process.
• Collaborate with OEM partners and suppliers to align on requirements and maintain practical documentation to support the manufacturing process.

Required Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in industrial, automotive or product design.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong execution and a grasp of the end to end process from discovery through DFM refinement.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, Alias, Keyshot or similar) for A-Surface design iteration development and visualization.
• Strong sketching skills used as a thinking tool and high fidelity presentation tool internally and externally.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding, CNC, sheet metal, etc.) and experience collaborating with engineers on complex products.

Desirable Qualifications 

• Familiarity with OEM or product design studio development environments and supplier collaboration.
• Exposure to sensor integration, including LiDAR, radar, and cameras.
• A strong curiosity regarding product assembly and a willingness to refine designs based on real-world constraints.
• High ownership, a focus on quality outcomes, and meticulous attention to detail.

The base salary range for this position is $139K-$200K per year.  Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We are searching for a Mid-Level Industrial to Senior Designer who enjoys the craft of design and the process of building real products. This role is best suited for someone who is highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working through constraints alongside engineers and external partners. 

You will be part of a tight feedback loop—iterating, prototyping, refining user-focused designs and developing integrated solutions that are not just innovative, but reliable and manufacturable at scale.

Working closely with experienced engineering teams and OEM partners, we value practical problem-solving, clear communication, and hands-on engagement. Our environment prioritizes substance grounded in offering the opportunity to deliver meaningful work on products that go beyond concept and into transformative self-driving real-world use.

In this role, you will

• Develop thoughtful user-centric, well-resolved design solutions for self-driving kit vehicle integration and user interactions - Engaged with user researchers and product team experts.
• Communicate ideas through sketching, CAD, and high-quality visual assets to support storytelling and curation of concepts, in collaboration with design and marketing teams.
• Partner closely with engineering and aero partners to balance design intent with performance and feasibility.
• Collaborate with vehicle teams for seamless platform integration including mounting, protection, serviceability, and applying DFM principles in support of scalability.
• Prototype and test designs to validate decisions and identify potential issues early in the process.
• Collaborate with OEM partners and suppliers to align on requirements and maintain practical documentation to support the manufacturing process.

Required Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in industrial, automotive or product design.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong execution and a grasp of the end to end process from discovery through DFM refinement.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, Alias, Keyshot or similar) for A-Surface design iteration development and visualization.
• Strong sketching skills used as a thinking tool and high fidelity presentation tool internally and externally.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding, CNC, sheet metal, etc.) and experience collaborating with engineers on complex products.

Desirable Qualifications 

• Familiarity with OEM or product design studio development environments and supplier collaboration.
• Exposure to sensor integration, including LiDAR, radar, and cameras.
• A strong curiosity regarding product assembly and a willingness to refine designs based on real-world constraints.
• High ownership, a focus on quality outcomes, and meticulous attention to detail.

The base salary range for this position is $154K-$223K per year.  Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We are searching for a Mid-Level Industrial to Senior Designer who enjoys the craft of design and the process of building real products. This role is best suited for someone who is highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working through constraints alongside engineers and external partners. 

You will be part of a tight feedback loop—iterating, prototyping, refining user-focused designs and developing integrated solutions that are not just innovative, but reliable and manufacturable at scale.

Working closely with experienced engineering teams and OEM partners, we value practical problem-solving, clear communication, and hands-on engagement. Our environment prioritizes substance grounded in offering the opportunity to deliver meaningful work on products that go beyond concept and into transformative self-driving real-world use.

In this role, you will

• Develop thoughtful user-centric, well-resolved design solutions for self-driving kit vehicle integration and user interactions - Engaged with user researchers and product team experts.
• Communicate ideas through sketching, CAD, and high-quality visual assets to support storytelling and curation of concepts, in collaboration with design and marketing teams.
• Partner closely with engineering and aero partners to balance design intent with performance and feasibility.
• Collaborate with vehicle teams for seamless platform integration including mounting, protection, serviceability, and applying DFM principles in support of scalability.
• Prototype and test designs to validate decisions and identify potential issues early in the process.
• Collaborate with OEM partners and suppliers to align on requirements and maintain practical documentation to support the manufacturing process.

Required Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in industrial, automotive or product design.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong execution and a grasp of the end to end process from discovery through DFM refinement.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, Alias, Keyshot or similar) for A-Surface design iteration development and visualization.
• Strong sketching skills used as a thinking tool and high fidelity presentation tool internally and externally.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding, CNC, sheet metal, etc.) and experience collaborating with engineers on complex products.

Desirable Qualifications 

• Familiarity with OEM or product design studio development environments and supplier collaboration.
• Exposure to sensor integration, including LiDAR, radar, and cameras.
• A strong curiosity regarding product assembly and a willingness to refine designs based on real-world constraints.
• High ownership, a focus on quality outcomes, and meticulous attention to detail.

The base salary range for this position is $154K-$223K per year.  Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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What we are looking for

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Senior Software Engineer - Camera Systems.

In this role, you will

• Develop software for hardware calibration, benchtop testing, and sensor data collection tools
• Partner tightly with Hardware, Firmware, and Software engineering teams to drive successful execution and delivery of software applications
• Simplify release management, bootstrapping, and deployment of applications
• Improve flexibility and testability of software to simplify updates and changes requested by customers.

Required Qualifications

• BS / MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics or related field and 5+ years of cumulative experience
• Ability to read and develop production quality software in C++ and Python
• Experience developing end-to-end solutions (HW, SW, integration)
• Experience with fault-tolerant software system design and automation
• Knowledge of sensor fusion (camera, lidar, IMU, etc) concepts and experience with its data and calibration
• Ability to work in a hands-on environment.
• Strong technical and non-technical communication skills.

The base salary range for this position is $146,000 - $234,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

What we are looking for

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Senior Software Engineer - Camera Systems.

In this role, you will

• Develop software for hardware calibration, benchtop testing, and sensor data collection tools
• Partner tightly with Hardware, Firmware, and Software engineering teams to drive successful execution and delivery of software applications
• Simplify release management, bootstrapping, and deployment of applications
• Improve flexibility and testability of software to simplify updates and changes requested by customers.

Required Qualifications

• BS / MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics or related field and 5+ years of cumulative experience
• Ability to read and develop production quality software in C++ and Python
• Experience developing end-to-end solutions (HW, SW, integration)
• Experience with fault-tolerant software system design and automation
• Knowledge of sensor fusion (camera, lidar, IMU, etc) concepts and experience with its data and calibration
• Ability to work in a hands-on environment.
• Strong technical and non-technical communication skills.

The base salary range for this position is $162,000 - $260,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

What we are looking for

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all.

We’re searching for a Senior Staff Optical Packaging Engineer to join the Lidar Research Integration team. As we transition our next-generation Photonic Engine from concept to reality, you will lead the charge in owning the full prototyping lifecycle for our cutting-edge co-packaged optics. You will play a pivotal role in transforming advanced R&D into scalable, world-changing hardware, shaping the next era of autonomous sensing technology within an elite, multi-disciplinary environment.

In this role you will

• Lead the optical package design for the Photonic Engine utilized in the FirstLight long-range Lidar system.
• Conduct thorough reliability and failure modes analysis for packaging designs.
• Optimize manufacturing processes and troubleshoot issues by developing and executing comprehensive Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype and deliver the next generation of the Photonic Engine.

Required qualifications

• PhD in Photonics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Optics, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of industry R&D experience, successfully transitioning the mechanical design of optoelectronic packages into manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience with diverse optical components (e.g., gratings, mirrors, lenses) and reliable attachment techniques (e.g., epoxy and solder-based methods).
• Expert-level knowledge of component qualification processes (e.g., GR-468), product reliability testing, and statistical analysis tools.
• Proven track record in failure mode analysis and resolution for component and optical-packaging failures.

Desirable qualifications

• Strong command of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis software (e.g., JMP, Minitab) for process optimization and comprehensive root cause analysis.
• Proven experience with the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, encompassing design, verification, qualification, and successful release to manufacturing.

The base salary range for this position is  $197,000 - $285,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Vehicle Platform Systems Engineer.

In this role, you will

• Lead End-to-End Field Investigations: Work hands on to drive technical investigations for complex drive-by-wire and base vehicle  system  behaviors in the fleet from initial triage through root cause identification and final resolution.
• Design and Execute Investigative Testing: Develop and execute structured test plans to reproduce issues in controlled environments, utilizing track testing, fault-injection, HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) testing, and customized test tools as necessary.
• Develop Technical Mitigations: Propose and validate short-term and long-term mitigations for field issues, including software changes, hardware/architecture revisions, or operational constraint modifications.
• Iterate System Requirements: Close the feedback loop by translating field data into updated functional requirements (e.g. new detection methods, escalating fault responses) to improve product performance.
• Cross-Functional Technical Coordination: Act as the primary technical point of contact between Hardware Engineering, Embedded Software, Controls Engineering, Field Service and Safety teams to implement and validate multi-layered fixes for complex system-level behaviors.
• Justification and Reporting: Compile technical evidence and data-driven rationales to support any restrictions to the operational status of specific vehicles or configurations, and the necessary short- and long-term remediations to lift those restrictions. 
• Travel to Aurora Operations locations where field issues are discovered for the purpose of investigation. (25-30% of total time)

Required Qualifications 

• Complex System Troubleshooting: Proven expertise in diagnosing issues related to system interactions on automated vehicles or other robotic systems. 
• Using hand held diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, o-scopes etc. 
• Using laptop based industry standard diagnostic service equipment - Cummins Insite, Eaton Service Ranger, International Diamond Builder, KB Diag etc. 
• Setting up and deploying data acquisition devices for both analog (current, voltage, temp) and digital (CAN Logging) domains,  
• System-Level Data Triage: Proficiency in analyzing large amounts of data from different sources (autonomy logs, telematics and diagnostic tools, CAN traces, operator statements, etc) to reconstruct event sequences during failures and identify correlations within the system and across the fleet. 
• Automotive System Architecture: In depth knowledge of automotive and commercial vehicle communication networks and standards (J1939 CAN, LIN), including physical layer and application layer implementation and troubleshooting. Knowledge of common automotive power generation and distribution architectures and components. 
• Architecture Analysis: Understanding of common cause and cascading faults, as well as fault tolerant and fail-operational architectures intended to mitigate them. 
• Requirement Translation: Ability to convert complex forensic findings into clear, verifiable engineering requirements and updated analyses (e.g. FMEAs)
• Validation of Field Mitigations: Experience creating test plans for validating fixes on system benches (HIL) and on vehicles. 
• Technical Communication: Skill in synthesizing high-density log data and engineering analysis into clear, executive-level summaries that drive critical operational decisions.
• Collaborative Problem Solving: Ability to aggregate findings for sharing with partners or suppliers in order to enable internal investigation and/or justify change requests.

The base salary range for this position is $135,000-$216,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all.

We’re searching for a Hardware Systems Quality Engineer. The primary objective of this role is to ensure quality in manufacturing, supply chain, and vehicle integration in support of the development and production of the Aurora Driver.  A successful candidate is data-driven, excels at complex problem solving, has a strong quality and product focused mindset, and can lead cross-functional teams to identify and eliminate systemic problems, issues and risks.

In this role you will

• Lead, develop, and support test and inspection plan creation in accordance with required specifications.
• Perform tests and inspections according to Quality plans and procedures to record & analyze data, document and report results.
• Create and maintain documentation and records of test operations.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and perform general root cause analysis for software and hardware faults and defects. 
• Perform cable and harness assembly testing and troubleshooting.
• Operate inspection and test fixtures or equipment, with ability to train others as required.
• Support the activities related to non-conforming product(s) and returned material authorization activities (Material Review Board).
• Participate in audit and manufacturing process audit activities.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.

Required qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality, autonomous vehicle manufacturing, electro-mechanical assembly operations, robotics or equivalent field experience.
• Experience with programming and scripting (C++, Python or equivalent).
• Experience debugging complex electronic assemblies and/or manufacturing cable assemblies.
• Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Desirable qualifications

• IPC 610 and IPC 620 certification(s).
• Experience working with autonomous vehicles.
• Experience with GitHub.
• Experience with automotive manufacturing and quality specifications.
• Ability to travel to company locations in the continental U.S.

The base salary range for this position is $112,000-$180,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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#Mid-Senior

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Senior NPI Test Engineer.

The primary objective of this role is to support manufacturing from a test and automation perspective in the production of the Aurora’s HW and delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. A successful candidate is data-driven, excels at complex problem solving, has a strong engineering background with software and hardware skills, product focused mindset, and can lead cross-functional efforts.

In this role you will

• Support and debug software tools used in manufacturing tests and provisioning.
• Closely collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to harden and optimize automated manufacturing test procedures.
• Data management and analysis to track production test performance metrics, prioritize top issues, and drive continuous improvement activities with cross-functional teams.
• Provides technical test support to all local manufacturing areas, locations, and customers as needed.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in data collection with electronic test equipment and data-acquisition systems.
• Prior verification, validation, and testing experience with emphasis on debugging skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication of test status and results, including writing formal test reports/records.
• Experience in manufacturing test development and sustaining efforts at scale
• Ability to read design drawings/wiring schematics.
• Excellent analytical abilities, technical writing ability, and a comprehensive understanding of problem-solving.
• Experience programming in Python is required.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with Google Suite, JIRA, JAMA, and GIT.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• International travel to CM for on-site bring-up and support.

Desirable Qualifications

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering (with mechatronics experience), a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with data aggregation.
• Familiarity with FMCW LiDAR and/or RF transceivers.
• Experience with optical system prototyping and characterization.
• Experience in modern automotive electronics and diagnostic procedures.

The base salary range for this position is $135,000 - $216,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

#Mid-Senior

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Staff Technical Program Manager - Vehicle Hardware V&V.

The TPM drives the detailed, bottoms-up engineering for key modules and developments that integrate into top-level, vehicle program objectives. TPMs are responsible for developing and publishing consolidated schedules that balance engineering development risk with program requirements. 

TPMs work with internal and external stakeholders to identify requirements, track risks, set appropriate check-points, and drive technical alignment. In the tactical day-to-day development throughout the product life cycle, the TPM manages and communicates status, issues, and risks to, cross-functional partners and leadership across the company. The TPM also supports the development strategies for multi-generational hardware developments. 

In this role you will:

• Be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing execution of vehicle hardware verification activities
• Lead planning, execution, and day-to-day developments for critical hardware verification efforts
• Evaluate risks and communicate status to upper management and project stakeholders 
• Engage and energize the project teams to achieve aggressive goals.
• Ensure program documents, design reviews, design change documentation, and risk analyses like FMEA are complete, current and available for key hardware developments
• Manage cross-functional efforts for hardware validation and risk mitigation to balance schedule, cost, and quality
• Instill an efficient program management mindset by introducing tools or processes that could support: workflows, decision-making, change management, schedule adherence, roles and responsibilities clarification, communication plans, action tracking, budget tracking
• Partner with multiple cross-functions including, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Software, Manufacturing, Hardware Safety Engineering, and Global Supply Management (GSM).
• Provide program management support for hardware sustainment issues, including; root cause analysis, containment and corrective action implementation, management of testing/inspection, and logistic support.
• Provide program management support for closing out the hardware product safety case 

Required Qualifications:

• Experience managing hardware product validation with cross functional teams 
• Experience with mechanical and electrical hardware testing
• Experience with launching new hardware products to market and managing hardware product life cycles
• Strong understanding of the systems engineering process
• Strong technical understanding of hardware design and verification/validation process
• Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheets, MS Project, etc.
• Experience with task management tools such as Jira Tools, Confluence, etc. 
• Able to be located in Mountain View CA or Pittsburgh PA
• Ability to travel, up to 35%.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with vehicle level validation testing
• Experience with validation of automotive components
• Experience with managing a product through automotive qualification milestones
• Experience with electrical validation and reliability testing
• Experience managing a budget
• Experience using Jira and smartsheets
• Experience supporting the development of TPM best practices

The base salary range for this position is $181,000 - $262,500 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

#Mid-Senior

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Sensor Cleaning System.

The HPE Mechanical Design team is responsible for the development of all custom hardware modules in the Aurora Driver Kit (ADK) including Compute modules, Sensor Pods, and Lidar. The team works cross-functionally with EE, layout, CAE, Reliability, EMC, NPI, Operations, and other R&D teams to deliver the robust, scalable electro-mechanical solutions that power the Aurora Driver. Our team starts development at the earliest stages of product scoping and technology exploration and carries products through mass production at scale with our manufacturing partners.

The ideal candidate should have experience developing  electromechanical systems that maintain sensor cleanliness through adverse weather and environmental conditions. They should have experience throughout the entire development process from design, through functional verification, and scaling manufacturing to market. The candidate should have a demonstrated history of design ownership of shipping automotive hardware in the ADAS or AV space. This role will be responsible for expanding and improving upon the Aurora sensor cleaning system. They will work with perception, sensor, and product teams to develop robust solutions to expand the Aurora Drivers operational domain. The role will work closely with fellow mechanical, optical, CAE engineers to rapidly iterate on novel hardware solutions, validate functionality in both bench and fleet vehicles, and scale these solutions to mass production using global contract manufacturers.

In this role you will

• Design and validate electromechanical components and systems to keep automotive sensors free of debris and contaminants such as rain, snow, ice, bugs, and dirt.
• Design and validate surrogate test infrastructure to simulate weather and other contamination sources in support of ADK component and integration validation
• Design and integrate sensor cleaning solutions with surrounding Aurora Driver Kit (ADK) components and with OEM vehicle interfaces
• Hands-on prototype next generation sensor cleaning systems in lab, track, and real world environments and conditions
• Collaborating with manufacturing partners to kick off mass production tooling and complete engineering builds leading up to the start of high volume production
• Collaborate with software perception, hardware sensor development, and product teams to refine and support requirements development and OEM engagement
• Manage external suppliers and internal cross functional test teams to execute projects according to design, cost, and schedule commitments

Required qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of industry experience in automotive ADAS systems or sensor development and design
• Strong background in mechanical design, applied fluid dynamics, robotics and/or mechatronics
• Proven strong background in developing and executing hands on test campaigns
• Skilled in the use of solid modeling CAD tools (ideally CATIA V6)
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing methods and conventions in accordance with ASME 14.5-2009
• Experience working directly with and managing relationships with suppliers, ideally automotive OEMs and/or Asia-based Contract Manufacturers
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Desirable qualifications

• Experience conducting CFD analysis, ideally with ANSYS Workbench
• Experience in automotive cameras and sensors is a plus
• Experience with Matlab or Python or equivalent tool is a plus

The base salary range for this position is  $150,000 - $240,000 per Year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Staff, SI/PI Engineer.

In this role you will

• Lead Signal Integrity(SI), Power Integrity(PI)  implementation in advanced autonomous driving hardware systems, Sensors and hardnesses.
• Develop and implement simulation methodology for PCB, high speed channel and SOC to optimize SI/PI performance.
• Model complex 3D structures, such as PCB Connector and cables
• Extract and characterize high speed channel and compliance against industry standards
• Lead  high speed interfaces validation in lab with high end scope, VNA and spectrum analyzer

Required qualifications

• MS (PhD preferred) in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering Degree, with 6 + years of industry experience
• Experience with design and implementation of high speed electrical interfaces, such as PCIE Gen4/Gen5, high speed or automotive ethernet, DDR/LPDDR4/5, MIPI, HDMI, USB,etc
• Good EM  knowledge and proficient at SI/PI simulation tools, HFSS/SIwave, ADS or Cadence Sigrity.
• Solid understanding  transmission line theory,  S-parameter, signal processing and PCB material, Stackup and fabrication process.
• Strong lab skills and experience with VNA, real time Scope, spectrum analyzer and TDR, etc

Desirable qualifications

• Experienced with automotive hardware development
• Experience with mix signal design 
• Knowledge of scripting languages, such as Perl or Python

The base salary range for this position is $181,000 - $290,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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What we are looking for

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all.

We’re searching for a Staff Hardware Reliability Engineer who will join the Hardware Reliability team to ensure the robustness of the Aurora Driver by leading reliability efforts for our next-generation sensor systems (Lidar, Camera, Radar, IMU). This is a high-impact opportunity to work at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology, collaborating with world-class partners like Volvo, PACCAR, and Aumovio (formerly Continental) to bring a robust, scaled product to market.

In this role you will

• Lead Sensor Reliability Assessments: Conduct rigorous reliability evaluations and design test campaigns for both internal and external sensor designs to ensure they meet our rigorous automotive standards.
• Drive Failure Analysis (FA): Take ownership of complex reliability failures, and shepherd corrective actions in the form of near term mitigations and longer term design or process fixes.
• Facilitate Proactive Risk Mitigation: Lead Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) sessions and implement corrective action plans based on prior experience and testing.
• Develop Predictive Reliability Models: Create models to predict failure rates for integrated modules and individual sensors across diverse climates and road conditions.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with Hardware Design, Systems Engineering, Hardware Safety, Field Operations, Emedded Software, and contract manufacturers to integrate reliability findings into the design and manufacturing processes.

Required qualifications

• Extensive Experience in Sensor Validation: Proven track record in developing and validating optomechanical products, including cameras, lidars, or other optical instruments.
• Expertise in Physics of Failure: Deep understanding of the physics of failure for electronic and optoelectronic components as applied to sensor systems.
• Reliability Test Design: Strong ability to design and execute reliability test flows (shock, vibration, thermal) suitable for contract manufacturing environments.
• Technical Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing sensor performance data to generate actionable insights.
• Mass Production Background: Direct experience improving the reliability of mass-produced optomechanical assemblies and managing feedback loops with external vendors.

Desirable qualifications

• Industry Experience: Prior experience at leading R&D at automotive companies
• Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with AEC-Q, ISO-16750, and other relevant automotive reliability standards.
• Manufacturing Experience: Experience evaluating the reliability of manufacturing and assembly processes as a product moves toward large-scale production.
• Hardware-Firmware Interaction: Working knowledge of the interactions between hardware and firmware critical to sensor performance.
• Breadth of Technical Skills: Conceptual understanding of material science, PCBAs (BGA structural integrity), and conformal coating impacts on humidity exposure.

The base salary range for this position is  $181,000 - $262,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

#Mid-Senior 

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. Aurora is seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer for the Compute Product Engineering team within the HPE (Hardware Product Engineering) group.

The HPE Mechanical Design team is responsible for the development of all custom hardware modules in the Aurora Driver Kit (ADK) including Compute modules, Sensor Pods, and Lidar. The team works cross-functionally with EE, layout, CAE, Reliability, EMC, NPI, Operations, and other R&D teams to deliver the robust, scalable electro-mechanical solutions that power the Aurora Driver. Our team starts development at the earliest stages of product scoping and technology exploration and carries products through mass production at scale with our manufacturing partners.

Role Overview

In this role, you will lead the development of our next-generation Aurora Driver Module, which consists of the integration of our Primary Computer and Electronic Control Units for our autonomous vehicle platform known as the Aurora Driver. This role owns mechanical architecture from concept through production, driving robust, manufacturable designs for compute hardware deployed in safety-critical environments. In addition, you will support and sustain products driving autonomously on roads today. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role at the intersection of mechanical design, electronics packaging, and vehicle integration, with responsibility for setting technical direction and mentoring engineers.

In this role you will

• Lead mechanical design and architecture of ECU systems, including enclosures, thermal management, structural design, and packaging
• Own full lifecycle development: concept → prototype → validation → production release 
• Define system-level requirements and translate into detailed mechanical designs and specifications
• Design for high-performance compute systems including:
• Thermal solutions (passive/active cooling, application of TIMs, design of heat sinks)
• EMI/EMC shielding and grounding strategies
• Shock/vibration durability for automotive environments
• Optimize packaging for space, weight, thermal constraints, and serviceability
• Prototyping & Validation
• Drive rapid prototyping, bring-up, and iterative validation of ECU hardware
• Partner with Reliability to develop and execute validation plans (DV/PV)
• Lead root cause analysis and design improvements based on test data 
• Manufacturing & Production
• Partner with manufacturing and suppliers for DFM/DFA optimization
• Own transition from prototype to production-grade designs 
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Work closely with electrical, firmware, software, and vehicle integration teams
• Drive system-level tradeoffs across multiple domains for critical decision making
• Provide technical leadership, design reviews, and mentorship to junior engineers

Required Qualifications

• BS / MS in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) and 8+ years of industry experience in Mechanical Design
• Proficient in CAD design & 2D drawing creation using GD&T, Catia 3DX preferred
• Prior experience with Contractor Manufacturers in high volume settings, including DFM/DFA, build support, and ECO processes.
• Experience designing for harsh environments including shock/vibration and temperature cycling with long term durability
• Experience mitigating EMI/EMC through specifications for connector selection, board-level shielding, and wiring harnesses.
• Ability to apply a deep understanding of both structural and thermal engineering principles to assess designs and validate simulation outcomes
• Proficiency in generating 2D tolerance analysis, including the application of Root Sum Squares (RSS) and Monte Carlo when appropriate
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes common to electromechanical products
• Experience identifying critical failure modes and reaction plans to mitigate failures
• Experience in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of product and fleet issues
• Experience working in multidisciplinary environments (mechanical + electrical + software)
• Strong presentation and documentation skills for participating in critical design decisions
• Willingness to travel within the US 1-2 times a year and internationally 1-2 times a year

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with automotive ECUs or high-performance compute systems and integration into vehicles
• Experience with high power, high thermal density, and high speed electronics (for example, server / networking design, avionics design, etc) and deep understanding of their integration challenges
• Past experience with FEA & CFD, specifically for integrated electronics (Ansys + Icepak preferred)
• Experience designing mechanical control outlines (MCO) of PCB assemblies
• Experience with designing to Automotive standards, like ISO 16750 and similar
• Ability to lead DFMEA creation and execution with a clear understanding of failure modes and mechanisms for electro-mechanical products in a safety critical environment
• Experience with supplier management, PPAP, and production ramping
• Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, and/or automotive vehicle design
• Proven experience with manufacturing processes, including, but not limited to, High Pressure Die Casting, CNC Milling, Stampings, and Press Brake Bending.

The base salary range for this position is $163,000 - $236,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

#Mid-Senior 

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. Aurora is seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer for the Compute Product Engineering team within the HPE (Hardware Product Engineering) group.

The HPE Mechanical Design team is responsible for the development of all custom hardware modules in the Aurora Driver Kit (ADK) including Compute modules, Sensor Pods, and Lidar. The team works cross-functionally with EE, layout, CAE, Reliability, EMC, NPI, Operations, and other R&D teams to deliver the robust, scalable electro-mechanical solutions that power the Aurora Driver. Our team starts development at the earliest stages of product scoping and technology exploration and carries products through mass production at scale with our manufacturing partners.

Role Overview

In this role, you will lead the development of our next-generation Aurora Driver Module, which consists of the integration of our Primary Computer and Electronic Control Units for our autonomous vehicle platform known as the Aurora Driver. This role owns mechanical architecture from concept through production, driving robust, manufacturable designs for compute hardware deployed in safety-critical environments. In addition, you will support and sustain products driving autonomously on roads today. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role at the intersection of mechanical design, electronics packaging, and vehicle integration, with responsibility for setting technical direction and mentoring engineers.

In this role you will

• Lead mechanical design and architecture of ECU systems, including enclosures, thermal management, structural design, and packaging
• Own full lifecycle development: concept → prototype → validation → production release 
• Define system-level requirements and translate into detailed mechanical designs and specifications
• Design for high-performance compute systems including:
• Thermal solutions (passive/active cooling, application of TIMs, design of heat sinks)
• EMI/EMC shielding and grounding strategies
• Shock/vibration durability for automotive environments
• Optimize packaging for space, weight, thermal constraints, and serviceability
• Prototyping & Validation
• Drive rapid prototyping, bring-up, and iterative validation of ECU hardware
• Partner with Reliability to develop and execute validation plans (DV/PV)
• Lead root cause analysis and design improvements based on test data 
• Manufacturing & Production
• Partner with manufacturing and suppliers for DFM/DFA optimization
• Own transition from prototype to production-grade designs 
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Work closely with electrical, firmware, software, and vehicle integration teams
• Drive system-level tradeoffs across multiple domains for critical decision making
• Provide technical leadership, design reviews, and mentorship to junior engineers

Required Qualifications

• BS / MS in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) and 8+ years of industry experience in Mechanical Design
• Proficient in CAD design & 2D drawing creation using GD&T, Catia 3DX preferred
• Prior experience with Contractor Manufacturers in high volume settings, including DFM/DFA, build support, and ECO processes.
• Experience designing for harsh environments including shock/vibration and temperature cycling with long term durability
• Experience mitigating EMI/EMC through specifications for connector selection, board-level shielding, and wiring harnesses.
• Ability to apply a deep understanding of both structural and thermal engineering principles to assess designs and validate simulation outcomes
• Proficiency in generating 2D tolerance analysis, including the application of Root Sum Squares (RSS) and Monte Carlo when appropriate
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes common to electromechanical products
• Experience identifying critical failure modes and reaction plans to mitigate failures
• Experience in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of product and fleet issues
• Experience working in multidisciplinary environments (mechanical + electrical + software)
• Strong presentation and documentation skills for participating in critical design decisions
• Willingness to travel within the US 1-2 times a year and internationally 1-2 times a year

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with automotive ECUs or high-performance compute systems and integration into vehicles
• Experience with high power, high thermal density, and high speed electronics (for example, server / networking design, avionics design, etc) and deep understanding of their integration challenges
• Past experience with FEA & CFD, specifically for integrated electronics (Ansys + Icepak preferred)
• Experience designing mechanical control outlines (MCO) of PCB assemblies
• Experience with designing to Automotive standards, like ISO 16750 and similar
• Ability to lead DFMEA creation and execution with a clear understanding of failure modes and mechanisms for electro-mechanical products in a safety critical environment
• Experience with supplier management, PPAP, and production ramping
• Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, and/or automotive vehicle design
• Proven experience with manufacturing processes, including, but not limited to, High Pressure Die Casting, CNC Milling, Stampings, and Press Brake Bending.

The base salary range for this position is $181,000 - $262,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

#Mid-Senior 

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Staff Electrical Engineer.

In this role, you will

• Join an exceptional team of electrical engineers responsible for the development of electronics for Aurora’s custom hardware
• Collaborate with numerous internal and external teams gathering requirements, defining HW architecture, modeling, and delivering electronics that achieve performance and product metrics
• Build, integrate, test, and debug electronics on the bench and in systems; leverage software tools and advanced test equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers)
• Partner with mechanical, operations, and validation teams to mature high quality electrical designs to manufacturing; including supporting test infrastructure development to meet product coverage and yield targets
• Leverage expertise in product development (define/build/test), and have extensive prior experience launching product

Required Qualifications

• This role requires a bachelor's or master's degree with a focus in electrical or computer engineering
• 8+ years experience in industry developing complex electrical hardware
• Expertise in system architecture, signal and power integrity design and analysis, high speed signaling, grounding, analog electronics
• High proficiency and ability to analyze systems for balancing electro-mechanical and EMI/EMC constraints
• Extensive experience with hardware productization: system, board and chip level implementation
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals supported by the use of CAD tools to capture schematic designs, manage PCB layout, leverage Power/Signal simulation/emulation input
• Expertise with lab instruments (TDR, Oscilloscopes, Analyzers, DMMs, Power Supplies, and E-loads)

Desirable Qualifications 

• Experience with custom sensor development and/or network design
• Knowledge of automotive requirements, safety framework (ISO26262) and qualification processes
• Experience with both rapid prototyping and design for manufacturing
• Programming and Scripting (C++, Python or equivalent) experience
• FPGA/ASIC Design experience

The base salary range for this position is $181,000 - $262,000  per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

#Mid-Senior

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Software Engineer II - Vehicle Control.

In this role, you will

• Work within our control team to develop infrastructure and integrate embedded software with a modern C++ autonomy stack.
• Interact with autonomy planning and control software, embedded layer software, and vehicle platform commands and monitoring.
• Develop frameworks for robotics software that is run across multiple hardware devices.
• Develop software that will directly influence on-road behavior of autonomous vehicles including mode of operation, fault management, and health monitoring.
• Work with software/hardware interfaces including embedded system simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle system level testing.
• Build tools to automate testing and analysis of the control subsystem to assist in verification to safety-critical coverage standards.
• Development in Linux-based environments as well as RTOS embedded environments.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in software development using modern robotics frameworks
• Proficient in C++/C and python, including experience with embedded applications
• Knowledge of software architecture design best practices
• Familiarity with modern communication technologies and networking protocols (CAN, TCP/IP)
• Working knowledge of software analysis, linting, and testing tools
• Experience in systems-level programming

Desirable Qualifications 

• Experience in a regulated, safety critical, or quality managed environment
• Familiarity with control systems of automotive, aerospace, robotics, or similar systems

The base salary range for this position is $126,000-$201,000 per year.  Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits. 

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#Associate

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Senior Staff Vehicle Hardware Verification and Validation Engineer Lead.

As the Senior Staff Vehicle Hardware Verification and Validation Lead, you will be responsible for defining, executing, and ensuring the technical integrity of all vehicle-level hardware testing. This crucial role involves orchestrating a comprehensive and intricate hardware test program, necessitating close collaboration with hardware, software, systems, and safety engineering teams. You will establish and enhance organizational standards for test execution and documentation. Furthermore, you will guide cross-functional engineering groups to guarantee the rigorous verification and validation of Aurora’s advanced hardware systems across all autonomous vehicle programs.

In this role you will

• Strategy & Execution for Vehicle hardware V&V: Define, develop, and implement comprehensive test strategies and methodologies for autonomous hardware integrations and associated vehicle platform hardware, including design verification, system integration testing, and environmental verification. Work with internal resources and outside test facilities to execute vehicle level tests. 
• Technical Leadership: Act as the technical leader and subject matter expert for all vehicle level hardware V&V activities. You will be coordinating execution of vehicle level testing across all test owners of autonomous sub-systems and platform integrations including thermal management, drive-by-wire, power subsystems, and cleaning. You will align technical experts across these systems to execute on EMC, structural, and thermal testing. You will drive and set priority for critical root-cause analysis of complex system failures, ensuring robust corrective actions with cross-functional buy-in.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Establish and maintain high-impact working relationships with design, manufacturing, software, operations and safety teams to align on test requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
• Data & Reporting: Oversee the standardization of data collection, analysis, and documentation of extensive vehicle level hardware tests. Create comprehensive technical reports and present clear, concise status updates and results to senior leadership.
• Tools & Infrastructure: Drive the process of defining and improving internal software test tools for test case execution, data collection, and analysis. Support the development and/or selection of additional data collection hardware and software for test execution. 

Required Qualifications 

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in hardware testing, verification, and validation, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or lead role, within the automotive or aerospace industry. Experience in the Autonomous vehicle space would be advantageous.
• Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of V&V processes, testing methodologies (e.g., statistical analysis, fault injection, hardware in the loop, RCCA process, hands on problem solving), and the development lifecycle for safety-critical hardware systems.
• Technical Skills: Experience with utilizing test automation tools, and can speak to the challenges of working with software development teams to define and deliver relevant software test tools for hardware functional verification.
• Experience with sensing and data collection. E.g. accelerometers, strain gauges, force transducers, fleet ops, data logging equipment and signal conditioning
• Working knowledge of systems engineering practices and methodologies
• Use of engineering programs for requirement management and work tracking (JAMA, JIRA)
• Working experience with the latest automotive communication protocols
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex technical information to diverse audiences..

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with vehicle durability testing
• Experience with hardware module testing
• Experience with hardware reliability
• Proficiency in programming for test automation (e.g., Python, C++)

The base salary range for this position is $189,000 - $274,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

#Mid-Senior 

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Staff Technical Program Manager - Hardware NPI.

In this role, you will

• The HW NPI TPM will be responsible for providing planning, coordination and execution support for the HW NPI team.  This individual will work closely with design engineering, internal manufacturing, purchasing, supply-chain and the contract manufacturer.
• Lead planning, execution, and management of day-to-day actions for HW modules (lidar, computer, pods etc.)  with regard to their readiness for manufacturing, communicate with CM on each program and drive escalation regarding items/schedule. Partner with the development, systems, and safety technical leads to represent activities at the relevant cross-functional meetings.
• Pro-actively schedule meetings or discussions with cross-functional partners to help unblock the engineering teams for MFG readiness.
• Act as a liaison between MFG/ and the development teams regarding all items which are related to the product launch at CM and internal MFG
• Track and communicate MFG items/documentation  for our OEMs and customers
• Provide MFG readiness status updates, risk assessments, and mitigation plans for weekly hardware program reviews and updates
• Run Change Control Board for HW products from B sample on, and manage all change request schedule/execution

Required Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering changes in short schedule development cycle
• Experience with developing safety critical hardware, bonus points for experience in robotics, automotive, or the aerospace/defense industry.
• Experience with launching new hardware products to market and managing hardware product life cycles.
• Strong technical understanding of MFG processes
• Strong PLM experience with tools such as Arena
• Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheets, MS Project, etc.
• Experience with task management tools such as Jira, Jira Tools, Confluence, etc.

Desirable Qualifications 

• At least 7 years experience managing complex hardware development programs and manufacturing processes
• Preferred experience with moving prototype products to High Volume Manufacturing and/or new line bring up in Asia
• Experience in a safety critical hardware industry (aerospace/defense, automotive, medical devices, etc)
• Experience with the full product lifecycle (including development, verification, and market introduction)
• Experience with AV or robotics
• Experience and familiarity with the Agile development methodology (no certification is required)

The base salary range for this position is $181,000-$290,00 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer.

In this role, you will 

• Join an exceptional team of electrical engineers responsible for the development of electronics for Aurora’s custom hardware
• Collaborate with numerous internal and external teams gathering requirements, defining HW architecture, modeling, and delivering electronics that achieve performance and product metrics
• Build, integrate, test, and debug electronics on the bench and in systems; leverage software tools and advanced test equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers)
• Partner with mechanical, operations, and validation teams to mature high quality electrical designs to manufacturing; including supporting test infrastructure development to meet product coverage and yield targets
• Leverage expertise in product development (define/build/test), and have extensive prior experience launching product
• Mentor and guide junior engineers
• Help define and optimize processes to streamline product development

Required Qualifications

• This role requires a bachelor's or master's degree with a focus in electrical or computer engineering
• 10+ years experience in industry developing complex electrical hardware
• Mentor and guide junior engineers
• Experience working with Mechanical engineering team on board design and device cooling
• Expertise in system architecture, signal and power integrity design and analysis, high speed signaling, grounding, analog electronics
• High proficiency and ability to analyze systems for balancing electro-mechanical and EMI/EMC constraints
• Extensive experience with hardware productization: system, board and chip level implementation
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals supported by the use of CAD tools to capture schematic designs, manage PCB layout, leverage Power/Signal simulation/emulation input
• Expertise with lab instruments (TDR, Oscilloscopes, Analyzers, DMMs, Power Supplies, and E-loads)

Desirable Qualifications 

• Experience with custom sensor development and/or network design
• Knowledge of automotive requirements, safety framework (ISO26262) and qualification processes
• Experience with both rapid prototyping and design for manufacturing
• Programming and Scripting (C++, Python or equivalent) experience
• FPGA/ASIC Design experience

The base salary range for this position is $197,000 - $285,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

#Mid-Senior 

What we are looking for

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all.

We’re searching for a Cadence PCB Librarian. This role reports to the Technical Lead Manager of PCB Layout. We will be replacing our present librarian, who is retiring. The PCB Librarian is responsible for managing and creating accurate symbols/models, from Schematic to PCB footprints to 3D models to PLM tool input, for all PCBA’s, for prototype to volume production applications.

In this role, you will

• Manage and create all PCB/PCBA symbols/models
• Collaborate with EE, PCB Layout, and ME’s

Required qualifications

• Master of Cadence Library Creator tool
• Experience with Cadence ECAD-MCAD tool
• 8+ years experience as a Librarian
• Experience  and working knowledge of IPC-7351 footprint standard
• Understanding of footprint design
• Experience with library configuration management
• Communicate effectively with multiple functional groups to complete part creations
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail

Desirable qualifications

• System Administration of Cadence tools is a plus
• PCB layout experience is a plus

The base salary range for this position is  $163,000 - $210,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

#Mid-Senior 

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced QMS Quality Engineer to join our Hardware Safety and Quality team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in establishing, maintaining, and improving our Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards in the design, development, and operation of hardware products. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with a proven track record in quality engineering and a strong understanding of ISO standards, particularly in the hardware sector.

In this role, you will

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001 standards for hardware product design and development processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, engineering, production, and operations to ensure quality standards are integrated throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and management reviews to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and continuous improvement of the QMS.
• Lead and coordinate quality-related training programs for staff to increase awareness and ensure adherence to quality processes and standards.
• Analyze data and metrics related to product quality, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Facilitate quality improvement projects and initiatives, employing methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean principles to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Act as the primary point of contact for any ISO 9001-related inquiries and audits by external bodies and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to quality activities, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and updates related to ISO standards, continually seeking opportunities for improvement in quality management.
• Uses lean tools, statistical techniques and analytical methods to achieve effective problem solving, root cause discovery and corrective action (8D Problem Solving, 5-Why).
• Track quality performance metrics, prioritize top issues, and drive continuous improvement activities with cross-functional teams.
• Work on continuous improvement of quality processes and procedures.
• Assists with the development of quality objectives complimentary to organization objectives. 
• Provides technical support to all manufacturing areas, locations, and customers as needed.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior-level engineers and technicians.
• Lead and participate in initiatives to support Business and Quality objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Experienced in ISO-9001 quality management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering, with a focus on quality management systems, hardware product development and operations.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in ISO 9001 standards and quality management methodologies.
• Proficient in quality tools and techniques such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Certification in Quality Management, such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar, is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Desirable Qualifications 

• Experienced in IATF 16949, ISO 26262.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Minitab or other statistical software capabilities.
• Experience programming and scripting (C++, Python or equivalent).
• Experience with Jira, Jama, Arena, and general familiarity with PLM, ERP, and MRP systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and 3rd parties.
• Ability to travel to company locations in the continental U.S.

The base salary range for this position is $150,000-$240,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We are seeking a seasoned Staff Embedded Linux Developer to architect, design, and implement system-level software for our next-generation embedded platforms. This high-impact role requires deep expertise in Linux kernel internals, BSP customization with the Yocto Project, and hands-on experience with hardware interfaces like PCIe, BIOS, and DDR RAM. The ideal candidate will lead complex debugging efforts, collaborate closely with hardware teams during board bring-up, and drive performance optimization across all system components.

In this role, you will

•  Lead the design, development, customization, and maintenance of Board Support Packages (BSPs) for various hardware platforms using the Yocto Project build system.
• Configure, build, and optimize the Linux kernel, bootloaders (U-Boot), and root file systems for custom hardware, ensuring system stability and performance.
• Develop, port, and debug Linux device drivers for a wide range of hardware interfaces, including PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and USB.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers during initial board bring-up, debugging issues at the register and schematic levels using tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Implement and enhance functionalities related to the PCIe subsystem, including DMA, memory management, and interrupt handling.
• Work with BIOS/UEFI configurations and integrate them with the embedded Linux environment as required for specific platforms (e.g., x86 architectures).
• Optimize system performance, boot time, memory footprint, and power consumption for embedded devices.
• Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines and automated testing workflows for the embedded software stack.
• Create Requirements and Design, conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and develop unit test plans.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience in embedded Linux development, with a strong background in system-level programming and board bring-up.
• Deep expertise in the Yocto Project, including custom layer development, recipes (BitBake), and image generation.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded and kernel-level development.
• In-depth knowledge of the Linux kernel internals, memory management, scheduling, and device driver architecture.
• Hands-on experience with debugging tools like GDB, JTAG, Lauterbach, and oscilloscopes.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

 Desirable Qualifications 

• Familiarity with secure boot, OTA updates, and system security hardening.
• Exposure to open-source contributions and community collaboration practices.
• Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP) and real-time operating system (RTOS) concepts.
• Knowledge of Telecommunication and/or GNSS domain

The base salary range for this position is $189,000-$303,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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#Mid-Senior

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, transfer crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Senior Engineer to join Aurora’s Hardware NPI Engineering team. 

The NPI Engineer is responsible for shepherding hardware from concept review to low-volume manufacturing. They guide design engineers in selecting appropriate manufacturing processes and are on the floor through each build to deliver finished vehicle integrations, electronic sensors and modules, and computers.

In this role, you will

• Provide feedback on manufacturing and service requirements, process control plans, and quality assurance. Develop hardware standards and design guidelines.
• Own control plans, manufacturing BOM, and necessary documentation to transfer HW from design to the production floor, whether internal or external.
• Review data packages before they are released for manufacturing.
• Create and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures, forms, records, checklists, process sequence/routing, Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), PFMEAs, and other required manufacturing documentation
• Support and guide the manufacturing team through all phases of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP); particularly the later phases associated with designing and developing the manufacturing process and validating the Process / Product (i.e., MSAs, production trial runs, Run @ Rate, PPAPs, control plans)
• Research manufacturing fabrication and processes new to the company and guide design engineers on their use. Create Requests for Quotation/Proposal when necessary.
• Act as a liaison between the module, integration and electrical teams and cross-functional teams for planning, logistics, and ad hoc requests. Organize cross-functional design reviews.
• Lead or participate in Kaizen activities to ensure continuous improvement in processes, products, components, raw materials, and equipment
• Quickly come-up-to speed on new technologies and engineering challenges
• Conduct multidisciplinary rapid problem-solving activities and propose solutions to both prototype and production manufacturing challenges, such as Design for Excellence (DfX) input, e.g., Design for Manufacturing (DfM), Design for Assembly (DfA), Design for Cost/Procurement (DfC/DfP), Design for Inspection/Test (DfI/T), Design for Service/Repair/Maintenance (DfS/R/M)
• Work with internal production and external CMs. 
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• International Travel 35%.
• Evening Conference calls with CM in Asia 2-3 times a week.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in engineering role with experience working in low to high volume production environments.
• Bonus points for experience in AV, robotics, or the automotive industry.
• Experience with launching hardware products and the product life cycle, and selecting the right-sized process based on the needs of the program.
• Experience with working with supply chain and vendors, bonus points for experience in design engineering and new product introduction.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with 3D CAD and PDM/PLM, preferably Catia/Solidworks and Enovia/EPDM.
• Need to live in a high output constantly evolving environment wearing many hats that include everything from concepts to sustaining engineering.
• Extensive design experience that can be leveraged to successfully work with cross-functional partners like the internal design team and external CM’s.

Desirable Qualifications 

• Experience in the automotive industry
• Experience with optical, electro-optical, and opto-mechanical assembly and manufacture.

The base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $184,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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#Mid-Senior 

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Quality Engineer II. The primary objective of this role is to ensure quality in manufacturing and supply chain in support of the development and production of the Aurora Driver and delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. A successful candidate is data-driven, excels at complex problem solving, has a strong quality and product focused mindset, and can lead cross-functional teams to identify and eliminate quality problems, issues and risks.

In this role, you will

• Lead the supplier partner and/or CM industrialization process from design through production ramp-up.
• Lead the APQP process and manage PPAP through the start of production with supplier partners and/or CM as well as Aurora’s OEM customers.
• Lead the development of pFMEA, Control Plan, capability analysis, MSAs, DOEs, etc. in alignment with automotive APQP and PPAP requirements and activities.
• Support the development of dFMEAs, PFD, and Work Instructions at supplier partner and/or CM by closely working with Aurora design and NPI teams. 
• Support supplier partner and/or CM with tooling, equipment, and process qualifications by closely working with Aurora design and NPI teams.
• Assess supplier partner and/or CM readiness for each build phase and help manage production risks.
• Lead root cause and corrective action efforts for any supplier partner and/or CM related quality issues from production or field returns.
• Monitor and report supplier partner and/or CM quality metrics both internally and externally to Aurora’s OEM customers to ensure continuous improvement.
• Uses lean tools, statistical techniques and analytical methods to achieve effective problem solving, root cause discovery and corrective action (8D Problem Solving, 5-Why) both internally and externally.
• Closely collaborate with other cross-functional teams throughout the industrialization phases to ensure products meet industry and Aurora’s quality standard.
• Train suppliers on Aurora quality system, process, and review part quality documentations (e.g. PSW elements)
• Support the development and continuous improvement of Aurora quality management systems with a focus on APQP and supplier partner/CM management.
• Travel domestically and internationally ~25%  to supplier partner and/or CM sites to facilitate audits, industrialization activities and issue resolutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related fields; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years in quality, supplier quality, or manufacturing - ideally in automotive, aerospace, robotics, or medical devices.
• Hands-on experience launching new products and improving quality systems.
• Strong experience with supplier audits, APQP, PPAP, and production ramp-ups. 
• Excellent analytical abilities, technical writing ability and comprehensive understanding of the quality toolbox (SPC, 8D root cause analysis, tolerancing, control and inspection standards, etc.).
• Familiar with key quality tools: FMEAs, control plans, SPC, MSA, and capability studies.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for PCBA, electromechanical assemblies, injection molding, casting, and stamping.
• Capable of interpreting engineering drawings and using GD&T
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949 quality systems
• Experience with Google Sheets, Docs, Slides and Gmail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication of status and results, including generating formal reports or presentations for customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Desirable Qualifications 

• Certifications like CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Quality Auditor
• Experienced in ISO 26262.
• Proficient in Minitab or other statistical software capabilities.
• Experience with Jira.

The base salary range for this position is $124,000-$199,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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#Mid-Senior 

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Staff Hardware System Validation Engineer.

The team is responsible for the end-to-end validation of Autonomous Hardware that includes PCBA, modules and Integrated systems from early-stage design and bring-up to sustaining engineering and resolving field issues. 

In this role, you will

• Define, develop and execute Test methodologies for verification and validation of autonomous hardware systems and components. 
• Collaborate with and influence key cross-functional partners, including Hardware Systems, Safety, Test organizations, Firmware and Electrical Engineering. 
• Perform requirements analysis, architecture studies and system characterization to derive clear performance metrics.  
• Drive cross-functional reviews and achieve consensus on key design validation decisions. 
• Drive sustaining engineering efforts, including root cause and corrective action (RCCA) for issues found in the field.
• Support failure mode analysis and risk assessments by supplying necessary analysis and documentation. 

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of proven experience in product development, hardware test, verification, validation of electrical and/or electro-mechanical systems. 
• Deep understanding of V&V process, testing methodologies, statistical analysis, RCCA process for PCBA, module and system-level functions across Power, Thermals, Communication interfaces, Compute, Memory, Sensors. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with system design, engineering, validation for complex electrical systems such as Autonomous, Robotics or Aviation products. 
• Experience with ISO 16750-2 and/or ISO 26262 standards, automotive ethernet, CAN.  
• Experience delivering 0 to 1 products and knowledge of Product Development Process (PDP). 

The base salary range for this position is $154,000-$223,500 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

#Mid-Senior 

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all.  

We’re searching for a Project Engineer. As a Project Engineer within the Hardware-Operations’ organization, you will lead the introduction of our autonomous vehicle at a contract upfitter during a critical period of rapid production ramp.  This multidisciplinary role requires a self-sufficient professional capable of integrating mechanical and electromechanical systems into a high-volume manufacturing environment.  You will serve as a vital technical bridge, frequently coordinating with Technical Program Management, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Production teams, both internally and externally, to ensure design intent is understood and operationally executed at scale.

This role is based on-site in Livonia (Detroit Metro) with occasional travel to Pittsburgh.

In this role you will

• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results
• Monitor and enforce timelines, quality, and output ensuring that supplier facilities and deliverables are meeting Aurora's timelines, expectations, and requirements
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; make progress reports and present findings.
• Guide supplier-related projects relative to products, policies, and continuous improvement
• Conduct multidisciplinary rapid problem-solving activities and propose solutions to both prototype and production manufacturing challenges, such as Design for Excellence (DfX) input, e.g., Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DfMA), Design for Service/Repair/Maintenance (DfS/R/M)

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience;
• Or, Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Or, 12 years of prior relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Desirable qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to influence and coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and inside stakeholders and engineers
• Experience with IATF 16949:2016 Automotive Quality Management Systems or similar, e.g., AS9100D:2016; ISO 13485:2016; ISO 9001:2015
• Green Belt certification or demonstrated experience using Lean / Six Sigma tools and similar methodologies, e.g., DMAIC, 8D, PDCA, QRQC, 4A.
• Experience interpreting technical requirements
• Experience leading Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Experience with advanced CAD, PLM, ERP, and MES software suites

The base salary range for this position is $112,000-$180,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. 

We are searching for a Staff Technical Program Manager, Embedded Software to drive the foundational infrastructure and testing environments for our Embedded Software organization. In this role, you will lead programs that sit at the intersection of software platform engineering and hardware-software integration, ensuring our developers have the automated tools and high-fidelity testing environments needed to ship the Aurora Driver safely.

In this role, you will

• Lead the planning and execution for internal software infrastructure, focusing on scaling our release process, automated deployment to vehicles and test benches, and providing visibility into system health through advanced dashboarding.
• Own the software-readiness roadmap for our complex hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing systems. You will ensure that physical testing assets are optimized to support the development velocity across all of Aurora.
• Act as a liaison between Embedded Software and Hardware Engineering teams to ensure that physical testing assets are designed, built, and maintained in lockstep with software development milestones.
• Proactively identify bottlenecks in our release pipeline, deployment infrastructure, or testing asset availability and work with engineering leadership to implement systemic improvements to developer velocity.
• Provide program status, resource gap analyses, and hardware-software dependency tracking for executive leadership reviews, ensuring a clear picture of our testing fleet’s stability and throughput.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience managing complex technical programs, with a focus on software infrastructure, DevOps, or hardware-integrated software testing
• Proven track record of managing software release cycles, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment systems for embedded or edge devices.
• Experience managing the utilization of physical test environments (e.g., HIL, SIL, or lab benches) and understanding how to balance fleet bandwidth against engineering demand.
• Mastery of Jira and roadmap software (Smartsheets, etc.), with a proven ability to build data-driven dashboards for tracking system performance and fleet health.
• Deep experience with program management methodologies in an environment where software must be synchronized with physical hardware development.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous vehicles, robotics, or the automotive industry
• Experience with developing safety critical code
• Experience with hands on software development

The base salary range for this position is $181,000-$290,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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#Mid-Senior 

What we are looking for

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all.

We’re searching for a Senior Hardware Validation Engineer. Our team is responsible for the end-to-end electrical validation of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA), as well as system level, from early-stage design and board bring-up to sustaining engineering and resolving field issues. This is a critical role on an incredibly important team, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of reliability, which is paramount to ensuring safety. The new hire will have access to an exceptional lab space, work with industry experts and will be pivotal in making our products robust and dependable for mass production.

In this role you will

• Serve as the hands-on technical lead for PCBA design validation as well as module and system level validation. 
• Drive sustaining engineering efforts, including root cause and corrective action (RCCA) for issues found in the field.
• Develop hardware validation strategies and test plans, execute electrical system-level validation to find and fix design issues and ensure design meets requirements for overall product quality.
• Collaborate with and influence key cross-functional partners, including Hardware Systems, Safety, Test organizations, and Electrical Engineering (EE).
• Address and improve communication challenges within the team to enhance collaboration and efficiency.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in PCBA electrical validation
• Expertise in PCBA electrical validation, both module and system-level validation across power regulation, low-speed and high-speed interfaces, compute, memory and sensors. 
• Demonstrated experience with board bring-up, fault injection testing, system level validation
• Proven experience in technical leadership.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders. 

Desirable qualifications

• Experience with system validation across automotive hardware for power delivery and communications such as automotive ethernet and CAN. 
• Experience with ISO 16750-2 and/or ISO 26262 standards. 
• Proven experience in the product life cycle development process from concept to production.
• Familiar with EE design tools for schematic capture and layout. 

The base salary range for this position is  $127,000 - $184,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

#Mid-Senior 

What we are looking for

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all.

We’re searching for a Cadence PCB Librarian. This role reports to the Technical Lead Manager of PCB Layout. We will be replacing our present librarian, who is retiring. The PCB Librarian is responsible for managing and creating accurate symbols/models, from Schematic to PCB footprints to 3D models to PLM tool input, for all PCBA’s, for prototype to volume production applications.

In this role, you will

• Manage and create all PCB/PCBA symbols/models
• Collaborate with EE, PCB Layout, and ME’s

Required qualifications

• Master of Cadence Library Creator tool
• Experience with Cadence ECAD-MCAD tool
• 8+ years experience as a Librarian
• Experience  and working knowledge of IPC-7351 footprint standard
• Understanding of footprint design
• Experience with library configuration management
• Communicate effectively with multiple functional groups to complete part creations
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail

Desirable qualifications

• System Administration of Cadence tools is a plus
• PCB layout experience is a plus

The base salary range for this position is  $181,000 - $230,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

#Mid-Senior 

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Senior Staff TLM, Electrical Engineering - HPE.

In this role, you will

• Lead an exceptional team of electrical engineers responsible for the development of electronics for LiDAR, Compute or a variety of hardware products
• Collaborate with numerous internal and external teams gathering requirements, defining HW architecture, modeling, and delivering LiDAR, Compute or a variety of hardware products that achieve performance and product metrics
• Guide and manage the team to build, integrate, test, and debug LiDAR, Compute or a variety of hardware products; leverage software tools and advanced test equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers)
• Mature processes for electrical engineering product development that adhere to safety, execution and quality requirements 
• Partner with mechanical, operations, and validation teams to mature high quality electrical designs to manufacturing; including supporting test infrastructure development to meet product coverage and yield targets 
• Leverage deep expertise in product development (define/build/test), and have extensive prior experience launching product 
• Partner closely with program management to manage project deliverables
• Partner closely with supply chain and new product introduction to identify and qualify suppliers, parts and processes
• Plan and promote a forward looking outlook to hire and develop the team to meet future product roadmap

Required Qualifications

• This role requires a bachelor's or master's degree with a focus in electrical or computer engineering
• 10+ years experience in industry developing complex electrical hardware 
• 4+ years direct, personnel leadership of electrical engineering teams including hiring, establishing best practices, managing performance and growth
• Expertise in system architecture, signal and power integrity design and analysis, high speed signaling, grounding, analog electronics 
• High proficiency and ability to analyze systems for balancing electro-mechanical and EMI/EMC constraints
• Extensive experience with hardware productization: system, board and chip level implementation
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals supported by the use of CAD tools to capture schematic designs, manage PCB layout, leverage Power/Signal simulation/emulation input
• Expertise with lab instruments (Oscilloscopes, Analyzers, DMMs, Power Supplies, and E-loads)

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with LiDAR, Compute or a variety of hardware products
• Knowledge of automotive requirements, safety framework (ISO26262) and qualification processes
• Experience with both rapid prototyping and design for manufacturing
• Programming and Scripting (C++, Python or equivalent) experience
• FPGA/ASIC Design experience

The base salary range for this position is $197,000,000-$315,000 per year.  Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

#Mid-Senior 

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Staff NPI Test Engineer.

The primary objective of this role is to support manufacturing from a test and automation perspective in the production of the Aurora’s HW and delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. A successful candidate is data-driven, excels at complex problem solving, has a strong engineering background with software and hardware skills, product focused mindset, and can lead cross-functional efforts.

In this role you will

• Support and debug software tools used in manufacturing tests and provisioning.
• Closely collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to harden and optimize automated manufacturing test procedures.
• Data management and analysis to track production test performance metrics, prioritize top issues, and drive continuous improvement activities with cross-functional teams.
• Provides technical test support to all local manufacturing areas, locations, and customers as needed.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in data collection with electronic test equipment and data-acquisition systems.
• Prior verification, validation, and testing experience with emphasis on debugging skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication of test status and results, including writing formal test reports/records.
• Experience in manufacturing test development and sustaining efforts at scale
• Ability to read design drawings/wiring schematics.
• Excellent analytical abilities, technical writing ability, and a comprehensive understanding of problem-solving.
• Experience programming in Python is required.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with Google Suite, JIRA, JAMA, and GIT.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• International travel to CM for on-site bring-up and support.

Desirable Qualifications

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering (with mechatronics experience), a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with data aggregation.
• Familiarity with FMCW LiDAR and/or RF transceivers.
• Experience with optical system prototyping and characterization.
• Experience in modern automotive electronics and diagnostic procedures.

The base salary range for this position is $181,000 - $262,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

#Mid-Senior

What we are looking for

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all.

We’re searching for a Cadence PCB Librarian. This role reports to the Technical Lead Manager of PCB Layout. We will be replacing our present librarian, who is retiring. The PCB Librarian is responsible for managing and creating accurate symbols/models, from Schematic to PCB footprints to 3D models to PLM tool input, for all PCBA’s, for prototype to volume production applications.

In this role, you will

• Manage and create all PCB/PCBA symbols/models
• Collaborate with EE, PCB Layout, and ME’s

Required qualifications

• Master of Cadence Library Creator tool
• Experience with Cadence ECAD-MCAD tool
• 8+ years experience as a Librarian
• Experience  and working knowledge of IPC-7351 footprint standard
• Understanding of footprint design
• Experience with library configuration management
• Communicate effectively with multiple functional groups to complete part creations
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail

Desirable qualifications

• System Administration of Cadence tools is a plus
• PCB layout experience is a plus

The base salary range for this position is  $163,000 - $210,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

#Mid-Senior 

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Quality Engineer II. The primary objective of this role is to ensure quality in manufacturing and supply chain in support of the development and production of the Aurora Driver and delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. A successful candidate is data-driven, excels at complex problem solving, has a strong quality and product focused mindset, and can lead cross-functional teams to identify and eliminate quality problems, issues and risks.

In this role, you will

• Lead the supplier partner and/or CM industrialization process from design through production ramp-up.
• Lead the APQP process and manage PPAP through the start of production with supplier partners and/or CM as well as Aurora’s OEM customers.
• Lead the development of pFMEA, Control Plan, capability analysis, MSAs, DOEs, etc. in alignment with automotive APQP and PPAP requirements and activities.
• Support the development of dFMEAs, PFD, and Work Instructions at supplier partner and/or CM by closely working with Aurora design and NPI teams. 
• Support supplier partner and/or CM with tooling, equipment, and process qualifications by closely working with Aurora design and NPI teams.
• Assess supplier partner and/or CM readiness for each build phase and help manage production risks.
• Lead root cause and corrective action efforts for any supplier partner and/or CM related quality issues from production or field returns.
• Monitor and report supplier partner and/or CM quality metrics both internally and externally to Aurora’s OEM customers to ensure continuous improvement.
• Uses lean tools, statistical techniques and analytical methods to achieve effective problem solving, root cause discovery and corrective action (8D Problem Solving, 5-Why) both internally and externally.
• Closely collaborate with other cross-functional teams throughout the industrialization phases to ensure products meet industry and Aurora’s quality standard.
• Train suppliers on Aurora quality system, process, and review part quality documentations (e.g. PSW elements)
• Support the development and continuous improvement of Aurora quality management systems with a focus on APQP and supplier partner/CM management.
• Travel domestically and internationally ~25%  to supplier partner and/or CM sites to facilitate audits, industrialization activities and issue resolutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related fields; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years in quality, supplier quality, or manufacturing - ideally in automotive, aerospace, robotics, or medical devices.
• Hands-on experience launching new products and improving quality systems.
• Strong experience with supplier audits, APQP, PPAP, and production ramp-ups. 
• Excellent analytical abilities, technical writing ability and comprehensive understanding of the quality toolbox (SPC, 8D root cause analysis, tolerancing, control and inspection standards, etc.).
• Familiar with key quality tools: FMEAs, control plans, SPC, MSA, and capability studies.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for PCBA, electromechanical assemblies, injection molding, casting, and stamping.
• Capable of interpreting engineering drawings and using GD&T
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949 quality systems
• Experience with Google Sheets, Docs, Slides and Gmail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication of status and results, including generating formal reports or presentations for customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Desirable Qualifications 

• Certifications like CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Quality Auditor
• Experienced in ISO 26262.
• Proficient in Minitab or other statistical software capabilities.
• Experience with Jira.

The base salary range for this position is $112,000-$180,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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#Mid-Senior