Test Engineer

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 Test Engineer to join the team and make a massive impact on the global transportation industry.

In this role, you will

• Perform hardware validation testing and verification of LiDAR, Radar, Camera, and IMU sensors.
• Develop and execute hardware test plans and procedures
• Identify, document, and track hardware/firmware defects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software development teams, to ensure products meet requirements
• Develop and maintain test scripts and tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of testing.
• Develop and maintain test fixtures and equipment
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and work with the development team to resolve them.
• Create test reports and manage root cause/corrective action for test failures with the design team.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in hardware testing, including experience with photonics, embedded systems, digital and analog circuitry, and firmware.
• Familiarity with standard test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, thermal chambers and vibe tables.
• Experience with Python, git and Linux required. 
• Hands-on experience working with and debugging complex hardware and software systems
• Experience with handling large data sets and writing scripts to post-process test data
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Desirable Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Physics or a related field
• Experience with pandas and C++ is desirable.

The base salary range for this position is $106k to $159k 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. We empower our employees and their families with options to further their unique physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Our Learning and Development offerings include Aurora Academy, where our people learn, develop, and practice the essential skills that drive Aurora’s mission, continually up-leveling our team along the way. Our Careers page provides insight into