Full-Time

Senior Manager

Hardware NPI Engineering

Posted on 12/4/2024

Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops self-driving technology for vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$197k - $315kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Hardware Engineering
Hardware Validation & Testing
System Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
JIRA
Confluence
Requirements
  • 10-15 years of directly relatable experience
  • Experience managing Product Engineering teams in short schedule development cycle
  • Experience managing ME or EE development teams
  • 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 task management tools such as Jira, Jira Tools, Confluence, etc
  • MS Degree
  • Minimum 10 years of experience managing MFG/NPI engineering teams and development programs
  • 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
  • Pro-actively schedule meetings or discussions with cross-functional partners to help unblock the engineering teams for manufacturing readiness.
  • Act as a main representative between manufacturing and the development teams regarding all items which are related to the product development and CM and internal manufacturing.
  • Track and communicate manufacturing items/documentation for our OEMs and customers
  • Drive all activities with each Hardware product for manufacturing readiness, provide risk assessments, and mitigation plans for each product
  • Manage, train, develop team of Hardware process and product engineers
  • Support all activities for manufacturing Change Control Board for Hardware products from B sample on, and manage all change request schedule/execution from technical point of view
  • Work closely with supply chain management to establish timely execution of GSM tasks
  • Provide budget forecasts for Hardware NPI engineering team
  • International travel on a quarterly basis

Aurora Innovation develops self-driving technology, with its main product, the Aurora Driver, designed to enable vehicles to transport people and goods autonomously. The company collaborates with logistics providers and vehicle manufacturers to license its technology, generating revenue through ongoing support and updates. Aurora's advanced sensor system, including FirstLight Lidar, enhances the safety and efficiency of its self-driving solutions. 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

9%

2 year growth

11%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Aurora raised $483M, showing strong investor confidence for commercial launch.
  • Partnership with Volvo enhances credibility and market reach in autonomous trucking.
  • New Lidar facility in Bozeman advances sensor technology for improved vehicle safety.

What critics are saying

  • Aurora's cash reserves only last until 2025, risking financial instability.
  • Expansion into Phoenix may face regulatory challenges and public opposition.
  • Reliance on partners like Volvo poses risk if they switch to competitors.

What makes Aurora Innovation unique

  • Aurora's FirstLight Lidar offers superior range and speed for autonomous vehicles.
  • The Aurora Driver platform integrates software, hardware, and data services for diverse vehicles.
  • Aurora's Virtual Testing Suite ensures robust and reliable technology before deployment.

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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

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