Senior NPI Test Engineer

About the role

The primary objective of this role is to support manufacturing from a test and automation perspective in the production of the Aurora's HW and delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

Responsibilities

• Support and debug software tools used in manufacturing tests and provisioning.
• Closely collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to harden and optimize automated manufacturing test procedures.
• Data management and analysis to track production test performance metrics, prioritize top issues, and drive continuous improvement activities with cross-functional teams.
• Provides technical test support to all local manufacturing areas, locations, and customers as needed.

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in data collection with electronic test equipment and data-acquisition systems.
• Prior verification, validation, and testing experience with emphasis on debugging skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication of test status and results, including writing formal test reports/records.
• Experience in manufacturing test development and sustaining efforts at scale.
• Ability to read design drawings/wiring schematics.
• Excellent analytical abilities, technical writing ability, and a comprehensive understanding of problem-solving.
• Experience programming in Python is required.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with Google Suite, JIRA, JAMA, and GIT.
• Able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• International travel to CM for on-site bring-up and support.

Qualifications

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering (with mechatronics experience), a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with data aggregation.
• Familiarity with FMCW LiDAR and/or RF transceivers.
• Experience with optical system prototyping and characterization.
• Experience in modern automotive electronics and diagnostic procedures.

Skills

• Data collection with electronic test equipment and data-acquisition systems.
• Debugging skills.
• Data management and analysis.
• Technical writing ability.
• Linux operating systems.
• Google Suite, JIRA, JAMA, and GIT.
• Design drawings/wiring schematics.
• Problem-solving.
• Python programming.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $135,000 - $216,000 per year.
• Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
• Annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $135,000 - $216,000 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.

Schedule

Aurora operates in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.