Senior CFD/Thermal Analyst

Who We Are

Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling semi-trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, its driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Toyota, FedEx, Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Uber, Uber Freight, U.S. Xpress, Werner, Covenant, Schneider, and Ryder. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.

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 CFD/Thermal Analyst.

In this role, you will

• Work within the Hardware Product Engineering group collaborating on requirements, design optimization, and fielding of complex hardware, specifically as it relates to analysis
• Verify hardware designs by utilizing CFD models using ANSYS simulation software
• Perform CFD analysis on various load cases assessing thermal design performance of sensors and computers.
• Complete a wide breadth of simulations from vehicle level models down to chip level design
• Baseline current hardware designs and iterate until they meet the criteria
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary project teams balancing the numerous constraints on hardware designs
• Document analysis results and provide the project team with direction
• Coordinate and perform validation tests along with the reliability team correlating to simulation results
• Work flexibly across the whole product development cycle with quick directional guidance as well as high fidelity rigorous simulation

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace, or related.  
• Detailed knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Conjugate Heat Transfer
• Deep understanding of complex assemblies and proven ability to produce high fidelity results
• Materials and Manufacturing process knowledge
• Ability to own projects and be an independent self starter
• Strong technical documentation and communication of technical information
• Experience with ANSYS CFD tools including Workbench, Fluent, SpaceClaim, and Icepak
• Physical Testing and correlation
• Understanding of applicable environmental design requirements

 

Desirable Qualifications (this section is optional)

• Multiphysics simulation experience with ANSYS (FEA, FSI, Electromagnetics)
• Experience with electronics reliability and automotive industry
• Experience with thermal testing

 

The base salary range for this position is $156,000-$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.

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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 have offices in several locations across the United States, where we encourage team and cross-functional collaboration. Aurora offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and additional healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. W