Senior Staff Signal Integrity Engineer

Aurora Innovation$197K — $285K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MS in Electrical Engineering or related field, PhD preferred, with over 8 years of experience.
  • Proven background in high-speed electrical interfaces like PCIE, automotive ethernet, and DDR standards.
  • Expertise in SI/PI simulation tools like HFSS, SIwave, ADS, or Cadence Sigrity.
  • Deep understanding of transmission line theory, S-parameters, and signal processing.
  • Strong practical skills with lab equipment including VNA and spectrum analyzers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead implementation of signal and power integrity in autonomous driving systems.
  • Develop simulation methodologies for optimizing PCB and high-speed channels.
  • Model complex 3D structures related to hardware connections.
  • Extract and characterize high-speed channels for industry compliance.
  • Validate high-speed interfaces using advanced lab equipment.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration at least 3 days a week.
  • Eligibility for an annual bonus and equity compensation.
  • Commitment to safety as a core company value, encouraging all employees to contribute to a safe working atmosphere.
  • Emphasis on a supportive and collaborative company culture without negative behavior.
Full Job Description
In this role you will
  • Lead Signal Integrity(SI), Power Integrity(PI) implementation in advanced autonomous driving hardware systems, Sensors and hardnesses.
  • Develop and implement simulation methodology for PCB, high speed channel and SOC to optimize SI/PI performance.
  • Model complex 3D structures, such as PCB Connector and cables
  • Extract and characterize high speed channel and compliance against industry standards
  • Lead high speed interfaces validation in lab with high end scope, VNA and spectrum analyzer

Required qualifications
  • MS (PhD preferred) in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering Degree, with 8 + years of industry experience
  • Experience with design and implementation of high speed electrical interfaces, such as PCIE Gen4/Gen5, high speed or automotive ethernet, DDR/LPDDR4/5, MIPI, HDMI, USB,etc
  • Good EM knowledge and proficient at SI/PI simulation tools, HFSS/SIwave, ADS or Cadence Sigrity.
  • Solid understanding transmission line theory, S-parameter, signal processing and PCB material, Stackup and fabrication process.
  • Strong lab skills and experience with VNA, real time Scope, spectrum analyzer and TDR, etc

Desirable qualifications
  • Experienced with automotive hardware development
  • Experience with mix signal design
  • Knowledge of scripting languages, such as Perl or Python

The base salary range for this position is $197,000 - $285,000 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 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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