Full-Time

Thermal/Airflow Analyst

Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation

1,001-5,000 employees

Self-driving technology provider for various vehicles

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing

$141,000 - $211,000

Junior, Mid

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Requirements
  • Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace, or related
  • Detailed knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Conjugate Heat Transfer
  • Deep understanding of complex assemblies and proven ability to produce high fidelity results
  • Materials and Manufacturing process knowledge
  • Ability to own projects and be an independent self starter
  • Strong technical documentation and communication of technical information
  • Experience with ANSYS CFD tools including Workbench, Fluent, SpaceClaim, and Icepak
  • Physical Testing and correlation
  • Understanding of applicable environmental design requirements
Responsibilities
  • Work within the Hardware Product Engineering group collaborating on requirements, design optimization, and fielding of complex hardware, specifically as it relates to analysis
  • Verify hardware designs by utilizing CFD models using ANSYS simulation software
  • Perform CFD analysis on various load cases assessing thermal design performance of sensors and computers
  • Complete a wide breadth of simulations from vehicle level models down to chip level design
  • Baseline current hardware designs and iterate until they meet the criteria
  • Collaborate on multidisciplinary project teams balancing the numerous constraints on hardware designs
  • Document analysis results and provide the project team with direction
  • Coordinate and perform validation tests along with the reliability team correlating to simulation results
  • Work flexibly across the whole product development cycle with quick directional guidance as well as high fidelity rigorous simulation
Desired Qualifications
  • Multiphysics simulation experience with ANSYS (FEA, FSI, Electromagnetics)
  • Experience with electronics reliability and automotive industry
  • Experience with thermal testing

Aurora stands out as a leading company in the autonomous driving industry, with its Aurora Driver system designed to operate a variety of vehicle types, demonstrating its versatility and broad applicability. The company's commitment to safety and efficiency is evident in its use of advanced sensor fusion and proprietary computing, enabling the system to understand and navigate complex environments. Furthermore, Aurora's partnerships with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, such as Toyota, FedEx, and Uber, underscore its industry leadership and potential for large-scale impact.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$5.4B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-3%

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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