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Senior Systems Engineer

Hardware Systems

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Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops self-driving technology for vehicles

Data & Analytics
Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$156k - $234kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior, Expert

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Hardware Engineering
Hardware Validation & Testing
System Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical or Aerospace or Mechatronics or Computer Science Engineering and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
  • 2+ years of industry experience in systems engineering
  • 2+ years of industry experience in system test planning and execution (verification and validation)
  • Strong organizational abilities to drive and manage requirements end to end
  • Strong organizational and communication skills to effectively coordinate with local and remote teams and quickly drive progress
  • Prior experience in electrical design development including PCB layout, schematic design or embedded software design development
  • Knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI standards applicable to power systems design and protection
  • Strong experience in generating system and module level requirements, functional decomposition, dFMEAs and MSRs
  • Ability to quickly gain a deep understanding of system architecture and product specifications including system redundancy designs and high availability systems
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
  • Define requirements at system, subsystem and hardware module level in collaboration with the internal stakeholders, external OEM partners and/or suppliers. Key focus areas include Power and allied systems.
  • Act as an owner for driving technical discussions, ensuring alignment on functional requirements and closely working with the implementation teams (e.g. Electrical, Embedded, Mechanical) to satisfy the functional requirements.
  • Define requirements by providing reasonable rationale by applying first principles and data analysis in collaboration with the subject matter experts
  • Manage requirement traceability and decomposition
  • Manage requirements change control, change propagation, and releases
  • Develop and support FMEAs to drive requirements gap analysis and recommend missing requirements and design actions
  • Write design documents to evaluate new features/architecture, drive engineering reviews and ultimately derive clear set of requirements and technical specifications
  • Facilitate cross-functional system development activities among the working groups consisting of systems, safety, software, embedded firmware and hardware design teams including contribution to design reviews, reconciliation of requirements and producing high quality documentation with traceability
  • Develop verification and validation test plans and demonstrate coverage against requirements, in collaboration with hardware and safety teams.
  • Execute system level testing, perform log analysis (on CAN logs, autonomy logs) to get coverage against existing requirements and/or inform new requirements
  • Prepare and present technical reports for management

Aurora Innovation develops self-driving technology aimed at changing how transportation works. Their main product, the Aurora Driver, can be added to different types of vehicles to allow them to drive themselves, transporting both people and goods. Aurora stands out from its competitors by working closely with logistics companies, ridesharing services, and vehicle manufacturers to help them use this technology effectively. This partnership approach not only helps Aurora grow but also improves the safety and efficiency of its partners. The company makes money by licensing its self-driving technology to these partners, providing ongoing support and updates as part of the service. A key feature of Aurora's technology is its advanced sensor system, including FirstLight Lidar, which helps the vehicles detect their surroundings accurately. Aurora's goal is to make transportation safer and more accessible for everyone.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$5.4B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

16%
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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.

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