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
Supply Chain Management
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
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

Aurora Innovation develops self-driving technology aimed at transforming transportation. Its main product, the Aurora Driver, can be integrated into various vehicles to enable autonomous movement of people and goods. The technology works by utilizing an advanced sensor suite, including FirstLight Lidar, which detects and measures surroundings with high precision. Aurora collaborates with logistics providers, ridesharing networks, and vehicle manufacturers to commercialize its technology, setting itself apart from competitors through its strong partnerships and comprehensive support services. The company's goal is to enhance safety, improve lives, and expand access to transportation through its autonomous solutions.

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'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