Senior Systems Engineer, Vehicle Platform
Aurora Innovation (View all Jobs)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Interview Process
1. Simplified real-world coding task on Coderpad.io 2. Time-boxed take-home assignment 3. Face-to-face meeting with teammates.
Salary
$135,000-$216,000
Programming Languages Mentioned
Python
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
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong physics and engineering fundamentals spanning electrical, mechanical, and software systems
- Hands-on experience with vehicle testing and data analysis, including use and customization of automotive specific tools such as CANalyzer, CANape, etc.
- Experience designing and executing experiments on electrical, mechanical, and software systems
- Proven ability to root cause issues in complex systems
- Strong organizational skills; ability to coordinate testing and analysis efforts across a large number of stakeholders, internal and external
- BS or MS, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or another relevant engineering field
Desirable Qualifications (this section is optional)
- Experience developing, implementing, and/or testing vehicle level control software for major subsystems (powertrain, battery, chassis, etc.)
- Competence in scripting (e.g. Python) for batch processing of log data
- Knowledge of class 8 truck-specific systems (e.g. air systems, trailers, etc.)
The base salary range for this position is $135,000-$216,000 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. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.
Commitment to inclusion
Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech.
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