Senior EOL Test Engineer, Quality

Who we are

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.

At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.

What we are looking for

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all.

The primary objective of this role is to ensure manufacturing quality of the Aurora driver kit integration into OEM vehicles, primarily supporting End of Line testing activities. A successful candidate excels at complex problem solving, has a strong quality and product focused mindset, and can lead cross-functional teams to identify and eliminate quality problems, issues and risks through development and execution of rigorous testing.

In this role you will

• Work on-site at our partner facility in Livonia, MI

• Work hands on with Aurora’s self driving trucks

• Design, develop and implement test plans for verifying and validating hardware operation of complex systems

• Deploy scripts/software to test systems, analyze data, and create test reports

• Troubleshoot and debug a variety of system and component level failures

  • Perform general root cause analysis, characterize defects, provide detailed descriptions of failures and recommended corrective actions

• Use a diverse set of applications and tools, including but not limited to:

  • OEM provided diagnostic SW tools such as Cummins Insite

  • Measurement instrumentation such as DMM, Picoscope, Linux and Windows based CAN tools

  • Custom test harnesses, tools and fixtures

• Use Linux command line and python tools for testing and debugging purposes

• Build tools to interact with various test and quality management data systems

• Coordinate cross-functional solutions with engineering and manufacturing teams

• Assist manufacturing teams and technicians with hardware issues

• Support the activities relating to continuous improvement and non-conformance reporting/management

• Follow and support company safety requirements, policies, procedures and work instructions

• Follow, update, and/or create written, verbal, and visual instructions

Required qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field

• 3+ years of experience in quality, autonomous vehicle manufacturing, electro-mechanical assembly operations, robotics or equivalent field experience

• Strong understanding of embedded software concept

• Experience with programming and scripting (C++, Python or equivalent).

• Experience with testing and characterizing communication protocols such as TCP/UDP, CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI, and UART

• Ability to interpret complex system architecture, electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

• Experience working in a Linux environment

Desirable qualifications

• Experience with Github

• Experience debugging complex electronic assemblies and/or manufacturing cable assemblies

• Ability to provide well-formed, objective feedback on complex system issues

• Experience with automotive manufacturing and quality specifications

• Ability to travel to company locations in the continental U.S

The base salary range for this position is $135,000 - $196,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.

We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy, and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with some roles requiring more frequent in-office presence, up to 5 days per week, based on operational needs.

Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.

Our commitment to safety

At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.

Our commitment to inclusion

Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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