Software Engineer, Autonomy Controls

Aurora Innovation$160K — $262K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in control systems for vehicles, aerospace, robotics, or similar fields.
  • Proficiency in production-quality C++ coding.
  • Strong background in control system design with knowledge of control theory.
  • Experience in analyzing and simulating nonlinear vehicle dynamics.
  • Familiarity with state estimation and signal processing techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Develop motion control algorithms for safety-critical systems.
  • Analyze control system performance in both offline and on-road conditions.
  • Verify system robustness against disturbances and environmental factors.
  • Integrate motion control systems across various vehicle platforms.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system design.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with at least 3 days in the office.
  • Annual bonus and equity compensation.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
Full Job Description
Control Systems Software Engineer to join Aurora's Autonomy Controls Software Team. The team is responsible for designing, implementing, integrating, and verifying the motion control system of the Aurora Driver with all vehicle platforms.

In this role, you will
  • Develop motion control algorithms for a safety-critical system
  • Analyze control system performance in both offline and on-road execution environments
  • Verify robustness of system to disturbances, failure modes, and environmental conditions

Required Qualifications
  • Experience building production-quality C++ code
  • 8+ years of experience working on control systems for vehicle platforms in automotive, aerospace, robotics, or related fields.
  • Experience in control system design with a solid foundation in control theory
  • Experience analyzing/simulating nonlinear vehicle dynamics
  • Knowledge of state estimation and signal processing techniques

Desirable Qualifications
  • Familiarity with design of fail-safe/fail-operational control systems
  • Experience in verifying design of safety-critical and/or autonomous systems
  • Masters or PhD in related field


For roles based in Mountain View, CA: The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $262,000 per year.

For roles based in Pittsburgh, PA: The salary range for this position is $146,000 - $234,000 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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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.

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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