Internship

Hardware Test Automation Engineering Intern

Summer 2025

Posted on 11/18/2024

Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops self-driving technology for vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$47 - $58Hourly

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.

Category
QA & Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Python
Git
FreeRTOS
C/C++
Requirements
  • Actively pursuing a BS, Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering with a software focus, or a related area.
  • Ability to read and develop production quality software in Python
  • Hands on electrical hardware experience, either through coursework, side projects, or prior work experience
  • A passion for writing robust, intuitive, high-performance code as demonstrated through previous internships, work experience, research projects or conferences/publications
  • Passion for solving challenging, impactful problems as part of a team, and a 'win together' mindset
  • Familiarity with software development technologies such as Git, Bazel, GDB
  • Experience with FPGAs (Xilinx), Embedded linux (Yocto), or RTOS (FreeRTOS, ThreadX, etc.)
  • Ability to read and develop production quality software in C++
  • Experience with automated hardware testing, electrical lab equipment automation, or hardware in the loop testing.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for all of the software that enables automated testing within the hardware organization.
  • Includes manufacturing test, automated electrical design validation test, hardware reliability test, on-vehicle hardware testing, and hardware in the loop firmware validation.

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