Staff Industrial Designer

About the role

The Aurora Driver is seeking a Mid-Level Industrial to Senior Designer to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the craft of design, is detail-oriented, and comfortable working with engineers and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop thoughtful user-centric, well-resolved design solutions for self-driving kit vehicle integration and user interactions.
• Engaged with user researchers and product team experts.
• Communicate ideas through sketching, CAD, and high-quality visual assets to support storytelling and curation of concepts, in collaboration with design and marketing teams.
• Partner closely with engineering and aero partners to balance design intent with performance and feasibility.
• Collaborate with vehicle teams for seamless platform integration including mounting, protection, serviceability, and applying DFM principles in support of scalability.
• Prototype and test designs to validate decisions and identify potential issues early in the process.
• Collaborate with OEM partners and suppliers to align on requirements and maintain practical documentation to support the manufacturing process.

Requirements

• 3–6+ years of experience in industrial, automotive or product design.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong execution and a grasp of the end to end process from discovery through DFM refinement.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, Alias, Keyshot or similar) for A-Surface design iteration development and visualization.
• Strong sketching skills used as a thinking tool and high fidelity presentation tool internally and externally.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding, CNC, sheet metal, etc.) and experience collaborating with engineers on complex products.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with OEM or product design studio development environments and supplier collaboration.
• Exposure to sensor integration, including LiDAR, radar, and cameras.
• A strong curiosity regarding product assembly and a willingness to refine designs based on real-world constraints.
• A high ownership, a focus on quality outcomes, and meticulous attention to detail.

Skills

• Design and development of user-centric solutions.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Prototyping and testing of designs.
• Communication and presentation of design concepts.
• Manufacturing process understanding and experience.

Benefits

Our environment prioritizes substance grounded in offering the opportunity to deliver meaningful work on products that go beyond concept and into transformative self-driving real-world use.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $154K-$223K 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

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

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Equity compensation
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Flexible vacation and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee resource groups

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora is 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 careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech.