Senior Hardware Test Engineer

Aurora Innovation$127K — $184K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in hardware testing or related fields.
  • Proficient in test equipment like thermal chambers, vibe tables, and electronic loads.
  • Multidisciplinary engineering background in Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Electrical Engineering (EE).
  • Experience in Python for task automation and data analysis is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Linux environments and computer networking.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage multiple test setups for validation processes.
  • Engage in root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) efforts.
  • Lead environmental and vibration testing and validation as the infrastructure owner.
  • Collaborate with the Product Integrity Team on hardware validation tasks.
  • Support complex hardware integration and testing phases.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for equity compensation and annual bonuses.
  • Hybrid work environment promoting team collaboration.
  • Strong commitment to employee safety and individual responsibility.
  • Culture focused on integrity, collaboration, and shared success.
Full Job Description
What we are looking for

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 are searching for a HW Test Engineer with an interest in complex, highly integrated custom hardware systems. This role is highly hands-on and sits at the multidisciplinary intersection of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. This engineer will be supporting the Product Integrity Team which is responsible for design/production validation of the entire autonomous hardware kit including computers, integrated sensor pods, and more.

In this role you will
  • Own multiple test setups involved in validation waterfalls
  • Participate in root cause and corrective action (RCCA) and debug efforts.
  • Support modules through environmental and vibration testing and validation as a test infrastructure owner.

Required qualifications
  • Working knowledge of test equipment, including thermal chambers, vibe tables, liquid chillers, power supplies, electronic loads, and DAQs.
  • Multidisciplinary experience across ME/EE; expertise in one, knowledgeable in the other.

Desirable Qualifications
  • Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Systems Engineering.
  • Python experience (automating repetitive tasks, analyzing data, and working within larger testing frameworks).
  • Experience conducting thermal vibe testing
  • Experience working in a Linux environment and with computer networking


The base salary range for this position is$127,000 - $184,000 peryear. 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.

Working at AuroraAt 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 believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.

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.

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.

About Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation is a technology company that develops self-driving car technology. The company was founded in 2017 by a team of experts in the field of autonomous vehicles, including former executives from Google, Tesla, and Uber. Aurora's technology is designed to enable vehicles to operate safely and efficiently in a variety of driving conditions, and the company has partnerships with a number of major automakers, including Volkswagen and Hyundai. Aurora is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Aurora Innovation
Size
600 employees
Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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