Staff Safety Standards Engineer

Who We Are

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self‑driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. We hire talented people with diverse backgrounds to build a transportation ecosystem that makes roads safer, gets crucial goods where they need to go, and makes mobility more efficient and accessible for all.

Role Overview

As a Staff Safety Standards Engineer you will play a critical role in shaping the safety and regulatory standards that govern autonomous trucking. This individual‑contributor role combines deep regulatory fluency, safety‑standards expertise, and cross‑functional influence, partnering with engineering, operations, legal, and government‑relations teams while engaging directly with regulators, standards bodies, and industry coalitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and conformance strategies of safety standards and guidelines for self‑driving vehicle deployment.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert and external representative with regulators, industry coalitions, and standards bodies.
• Represent Aurora’s safety approach to customers and OEM partners.
• Monitor, analyze, and anticipate regulatory changes across U.S. and international frameworks related to the safety of Aurora products; translate findings into actionable guidance for product engineering and operational teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years in safety, compliance, regulatory, or related engineering roles within transportation or an adjacent safety‑critical industry (e.g., aviation, nuclear, medical devices, oil and gas).
• Expert knowledge of automotive safety policy, regulation, and standards.
• Thorough understanding of product development life cycles that incorporate safety.
• Proven ability to develop, negotiate, and communicate safety policy, technical analyses, and compliance information to diverse audiences (regulators, engineers, legal, executives).
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross‑functional programs and external stakeholder relationships.
• Experience representing an organization with regulators, standards development organizations, and industry coalitions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate technical findings into clear safety policy or recommendations.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across all levels.

Desirable Qualifications

• Direct experience with automotive, ADAS, or autonomous vehicle compliance, standards, or certification.
• Familiarity with homologation, type approval, or certification processes for light‑duty or commercial vehicles.
• Exposure to international regulatory frameworks (e.g., UNECE).
• Experience working within or alongside a federal agency, regulatory body, or public‑private partnership.
• Familiarity with safety challenges of ML‑based systems.
• Advanced degree in a relevant technical or regulatory discipline.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $171,000 – $273,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location; starting base pay will be set based on skills, experience, qualifications, education, and market conditions. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Working Environment

Aurora operates in a hybrid work environment where employees are in the office at least three days per week, fostering collaboration, empathy, and effective leadership.

Commitment to Safety

Safety is at the core of everything we do. Every employee is expected to adhere to Aurora’s safety policies, contribute to a culture of trust, and prioritize working safely in all activities.

Commitment to Inclusion

Aurora considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran or military status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans throughout the application process. For assistance or accommodation, contact careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech.