Full-Time

Staff Technical Program Manager

Hw Npi

Posted on 12/19/2023

Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous driving systems for vehicles

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing

Compensation Overview

$181,000 - $290,000Annually

+ Annual Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior, Expert

Mountain View, CA, USA

Required Skills
Agile
JIRA
Confluence
Requirements
  • Experience managing engineering changes in short schedule development cycle
  • Experience with developing safety critical hardware, bonus points for experience in robotics, automotive, or the aerospace/defense industry
  • Experience with launching new hardware products to market and managing hardware product life cycles
  • Strong technical understanding of MFG processes
  • Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheets, MS Projec, etc.
  • Experience with task management tools such as Jira, Jira Tools, Confluence, etc.
  • At least 7 years experience managing complex hardware development programs and manufacturing processes
  • Preferred experience with moving prototype products to High Volume Manufacturing and/or new line bring up in Asia
  • Experience in a safety critical hardware industry (aerospace/defense, automotive, medical devices, etc)
  • Experience with the full product lifecycle (including development, verification, and market introduction)
  • Experience with AV or robotics
  • Experience and familiarity with the Agile development methodology (no certification is required)
Responsibilities
  • Lead planning, execution, and manage day-to-day actions for HW modules (lidar, computer, pods etc.) with regard to their readiness for manufacturing
  • Partner with the development, systems, and safety technical leads to represent activities at the relevant cross-functional meetings
  • Pro-actively schedule meetings or discussions with cross-functional partners to help unblock the engineering teams for MFG readiness
  • Act as a liaison between MFG/ and the development teams regarding all items which are related to the product launch at CM and internal MFG
  • Track and communicate MFG items/documentation for our OEMs and customers
  • Provide MFG readiness status updates, risk assessments, and mitigation plans for weekly hardware program reviews and updates
  • Run Change Control Board for HW products from B sample on, and manage all change request schedule/execution

Aurora, a leader in developing autonomous driving technologies, offers a forward-thinking work environment. The company focuses on crafting intelligent systems for various vehicle types, ensuring safety and efficiency in autonomous transportation. Employees at Aurora have the opportunity to contribute to a technical landscape that integrates advanced sensor fusion, high-definition mapping, and rigorous real and virtual testing protocols.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$5.4B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-11%

2 year growth

14%

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid leave

Vacation, Holidays & Sick Time

LinkedIn Learning

Aurora Academy

401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Onsite Food

PerkSpot

Working from Home Support

Emotional & Physical Wellness

Employee Assistance Program

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