Full-Time

Staff Technical Program Manager

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Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops self-driving technology for vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$181k - $290kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Mid, Senior

Mountain View, CA, USA

Must be able to be located in Mountain View, CA.

Category
Project Management
Engineering Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
JIRA
Confluence
Requirements
  • Experience leading product development with cross functional teams
  • Experience with launching new hardware products to market and managing hardware product life cycles
  • Strong technical understanding of hardware design and development process
  • Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheets, MS Project, etc.
  • Experience with task management tools such as Jira Tools, Confluence, etc.
  • Able to be located in Mountain View CA
  • Ability to travel, up to 15%.
Responsibilities
  • Be responsible for planning, coordination and execution support of hardware development while working closely with leadership, design engineering, purchasing, supply-chain and contract manufacturing
  • Lead planning, execution, and day-to-day developments for critical HW designs (including custom computers, SensorPods, vehicle integrations, etc.)
  • Define dependencies and resolve conflicts related to hardware maturity, availability, quantity, and allocation of development, evaluate risks and communicate status to upper management and project stakeholders, and engage and energize the project teams to achieve aggressive goals.
  • Ensure program documents, design reviews, design change documentation, and risk analyses like FMEA are complete, current and available for key hardware developments
  • Manage cross-functional efforts for tactical technology development and risk mitigation to balance schedule milestones, cost, performance, and manufacturability objectives
  • Instill an efficient program management mindset by introducing tools or processes that could support: workflows, decision-making, change management, schedule adherence, roles and responsibilities clarification, communication plans, action tracking, budget tracking
  • Partner with multiple cross-functions including, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Embedded Software, Digital Signal Processing, Validation & Verification, Reliability, Product Integration, Manufacturing, Hardware Safety Engineering, Program Managers, and Global Supply Management (GSM).

Aurora Innovation develops self-driving technology, with its main product, the Aurora Driver, designed to be integrated into various vehicles for autonomous transportation of people and goods. The company collaborates with logistics providers and vehicle manufacturers to enhance safety and efficiency in transportation. Aurora's unique sensor technology, including FirstLight Lidar, sets it apart from competitors, while its business model focuses on licensing the Aurora Driver as a service. The goal is to make transportation safer and more accessible for everyone.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.6B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Aurora's partnerships with industry giants like Volvo and Continental highlight its strong market position and potential for large-scale deployment.
  • The company's focus on safety and rigorous testing protocols make it a trusted name in the autonomous vehicle sector.
  • Aurora's planned launch of fully driverless trucks in Texas by the end of the year indicates imminent commercial success and market penetration.

What critics are saying

  • The autonomous vehicle market is highly competitive, with major players like Mobileye and Gatik posing significant challenges.
  • Delays in regulatory approvals or technological setbacks could hinder Aurora's commercialization timeline.

What makes Aurora Innovation unique

  • Aurora's FirstLight Lidar technology offers superior range and speed in detecting surroundings, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The Virtual Testing Suite allows for extensive off-road testing, ensuring robustness and reliability before deployment, a feature not commonly found in the industry.
  • Aurora's collaborative approach with logistics providers, ridesharing networks, and vehicle manufacturers accelerates the commercialization of self-driving technology, unlike competitors who may operate in silos.

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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