Senior Staff Lidar Systems Architect

About the role

Aurora is seeking a Senior Staff Lidar Sensor Architect to define the next-generation architecture of our high-performance lidar systems. The role bridges high-level lidar performance requirements with practical hardware implementation, focusing on electrical and firmware partitioning and defining interfaces between the photonic module and the electrical and computing systems.

Responsibilities

• Define lidar sensor system architecture, including functional decomposition and module definition.
• Translate top-level functional requirements into detailed requirements for design teams, including EE, ME, and FW.
• Collaborate with EE, Embedded FW/SW, integrated photonics, and ME design teams to balance tradeoffs between mechanical, electrical, thermal, and optical requirements.
• Lead strategy for architectural evolution between lidar generations, particularly in EE and FW domains, to reduce cost, power, and size of sensor.
• Author technical documentation including architecture diagrams, theory of operation documents, hardware/software interfaces, DFMEA, etc.

Requirements

• PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a BS with 12+ years of experience.
• Deep understanding of active sensors including lidar, radar, or spectral imaging systems.
• Proven track record of architecting complex sensing systems, specifically defining EE/FW partitions and high-speed data interfaces.
• Proficiency in system simulation and modeling and familiarity with high-performance FPGA/SoC architectures.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICS) and the unique challenges of integrating them with standard electronics.
• Experience with defining system architecture and specifications for sensor ASICs / ROICs and working with vendors on physical implementation.
• Experience taking high-performance sensors from initial R&D through mass manufacturing and field validation.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262, ASIL requirements, and AEC-Q100/200 component qualification.

Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $178,000 - $257,000 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.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $178,000 - $257,000 per Year.

Schedule

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.