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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 NPI Test Engineer.
The primary objective of this role is to support manufacturing from a test and automation perspective in the production of the Aurora’s HW and delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. A successful candidate is data-driven, excels at complex problem solving, has a strong engineering background with software and hardware skills, product focused mindset, and can lead cross-functional efforts.
In this role you will
- Support and debug software tools used in manufacturing tests and provisioning.
- Closely collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to harden and optimize automated manufacturing test procedures.
- Data management and analysis to track production test performance metrics, prioritize top issues, and drive continuous improvement activities with cross-functional teams.
- Provides technical test support to all local manufacturing areas, locations, and customers as needed.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in data collection with electronic test equipment and data-acquisition systems.
- Prior verification, validation, and testing experience with emphasis on debugging skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication of test status and results, including writing formal test reports/records.
- Experience in manufacturing test development and sustaining efforts at scale
- Ability to read design drawings/wiring schematics.
- Excellent analytical abilities, technical writing ability, and a comprehensive understanding of problem-solving.
- Experience programming in Python is required.
- Experience with Linux operating systems.
- Experience with Google Suite, JIRA, JAMA, and GIT.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
- International travel to CM for on-site bring-up and support.
Desirable Qualifications
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering (with mechatronics experience), a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with data aggregation.
- Familiarity with FMCW LiDAR and/or RF transceivers.
- Experience with optical system prototyping and characterization.
- Experience in modern automotive electronics and diagnostic procedures.
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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Our commitment to safety
At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.
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