Senior Systems Engineer

Who We Are

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.

At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.

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 Systems Engineer - Vehicle Platform.

In this role, you will

• Work hands-on at the interface of the Aurora Driver and our OEM partners’ vehicle platforms.
• Provide vehicle-specific functional integration support with Aurora’s evolving hardware kit generations.
• Develop and execute on-vehicle test plans against Aurora’s vehicle platform requirements, including functional and interface verification, fault injection, and performance characterization. Investigate fleet field issues and work cross-functionally within Aurora and with our OEM partners to identify technical or operational mitigations.
• Own and deliver evidence to support Aurora’s Safety Case claims related to vehicle platform safety and performance.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with vehicle testing and data analysis, including use and customization of automotive specific tools.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and troubleshooting CAN network architectures
• Proficiency in Vector tool: CANAlyzer for testing, data acquisition and troubleshooting of vehicle level systems and components.
• Knowledge of developing DVPs (Design validation plans) for automotive sub-systems and components based on system level requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and executing experiments on electrical, mechanical, and software systems, including vehicle level testing of fail-operational/redundant systems.
• Knowledge of various test modalities that can be used to test mechatronic systems including HiL, and Unit Test to specify a particular modality given the test objective.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and analyzing large quantities of data, track results, and maintaining repeatable test setups through clear documentation and automation of processes (e.g. batch data plotting, automated test sequences, verification progress dashboards).
• Demonstrated experience in managing requirements and verification databases.
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechatronics.
• 3 years of Autonomous Control Systems, ADAS, or Automotive experience.
• Position requires travel to test trac

The base salary range for this position is $118,394-$189,000 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.

Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.

We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.

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Our commitment to safety

At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.

Our commitment to inclusion

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