Senior Systems Engineer

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.