Staff Hardware System Validation Engineer

About the role

The Aurora Driver is seeking a Staff Hardware System Validation Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for defining, developing, and executing test methodologies for the verification and validation of autonomous hardware systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop and execute Test methodologies for verification and validation of autonomous hardware systems and components.
• Collaborate with and influence key cross-functional partners, including Hardware Systems, Safety, Test organizations, Firmware and Electrical Engineering.
• Perform requirements analysis, architecture studies and system characterization to derive clear performance metrics.
• Drive cross-functional reviews and achieve consensus on key design validation decisions.
• Drive sustaining engineering efforts, including root cause and corrective action (RCCA) for issues found in the field.
• Support failure mode analysis and risk assessments by supplying necessary analysis and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of proven experience in product development, hardware test, verification, validation of electrical and/or electro-mechanical systems.
• Deep understanding of V&V process, testing methodologies, statistical analysis, RCCA process for PCBA, module and system-level functions across Power, Thermals, Communication interfaces, Compute, Memory, Sensors.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with system design, engineering, validation for complex electrical systems such as Autonomous, Robotics or Aviation products.
• Experience with ISO 16750-2 and/or ISO 26262 standards, automotive ethernet, CAN.
• Experience delivering 0 to 1 products and knowledge of Product Development Process (PDP).

Benefits

Aurora offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $154,000 - $223,500 per year, an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits. Aurora operates in a hybrid work environment where employees are expected to be in the office at least 3 days per week. Aurora is committed to safety and inclusion, and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.