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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

$150k - $217k
Full-time

Aurora

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. Aurora is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for the Compute Product Engineering team within the HPE (Hardware Product Engineering) group.

The HPE Mechanical Design team is responsible for the development of all custom hardware modules in the Aurora Driver Kit (ADK) including Compute modules, Sensor Pods, and Lidar. The team works cross-functionally with EE, layout, CAE, Reliability, EMC, NPI, Operations, and other R&D teams to deliver the robust, scalable electro-mechanical solutions that power the Aurora Driver. Our team starts development at the earliest stages of product scoping and technology exploration and carries products through mass production at scale with our manufacturing partners.

In this role you will

You will support the development of our next-generation Aurora Driver Module, which integrates our primary, in-house developed computer along with various Electronic Control Units (ECUs) into an assembly ready to be installed on the manufacturing lines of our partner OEMs. This role owns both individual module design and their integration into the vehicle architecture from concept through production, driving robust, manufacturable designs for compute hardware deployed in safety-critical environments. In addition, you will support and sustain products driving autonomously on roads today. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role at the intersection of mechanical design, electronics packaging, and vehicle integration.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical product design, with a focus on electronics packaging and vehicle integration. You will have a proven track record of driving complex electro-mechanical assemblies from concept through mass production, ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable, and suitable for safety-critical environments. You have experience designing for a large range of manufacturing methods with proven experience in past projects on how to successfully launch products. You will be skilled in collaborating cross-functionally with electrical, manufacturing, and reliability teams to successfully deliver integrated hardware solutions.

Required Qualifications

  • BS / MS in Mechanical Engineering and 4+yrs of industry experience in Mechanical Engineering
  • Proficient in CAD design & 2D drawing creation using GD&T, Catia 3DX preferred
  • Prior experience creating mechanical parts that interface with electrical components (PCBAs, Sensors, etc.)
  • Exposure to component design for high volume manufacturing processes like injection molding, diecasting, and stamping
  • Exposure to designing for harsh environments including Shock/Vibration and temperature cycling with long term durability
  • Experience in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of hardware systems
  • Ability to complete tolerance analysis for complicated assemblies and apply Worst Case and RSS when appropriate
  • Strong presentation and documentation skills for participating in critical design decisions
  • Willingness to travel within the US and/or internationally 3-4 times a year

Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience with automotive ECUs or high-performance compute systems and integration into vehicles
  • Experience with high power, high thermal density, and high speed electronics (for example, server / networking design, avionics design, etc) and deep understanding of their integration challenges
  • Experience designing mechanical control outlines (MCO) of PCB assemblies
  • Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, and/or automotive vehicle design

The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $217,000 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, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.

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 ev.careers.

For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.
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