Staff Hardware 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 Staff Hardware Test Engineer.

In this role, you will

• Troubleshoot and root cause field failures
• Design an embedded HIL fault injection system
• Provide Electrical/Computer System expertise to other VnV teams
• Troubleshoot and root cause VnV failures
• Plan, evaluate, and purchase required test equipment for testing

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Similar
• Python Experience (Automate tedious tasks, Analyze data, Work within larger testing frameworks)
• Working knowledge of electrical test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, DAQs
• Working knowledge of environmental test equipment including environmental chambers, vibration tables, strain gauges, accelerometers, thermocouples
• Hands on experience with root cause analysis of electromechanical designs
• Strong knowledge of Electrical Engineering fundamentals
• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Willing to travel to test sites (Texas)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience using Bazel build automation
• Experience working in the field on vehicles

The base salary range for this position is $163,000 - $261,000. 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.

 #LI-CV1

 #Mid-Senior 

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 career opportunities at Aurora, and you can find all the latest news on our Blog. 

Safety is central to everything we do. Every employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. We seek candidates who take active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization's