Industrial Designer

Aurora is hiring a Mid-Level Industrial to Senior Designer who enjoys the craft of design and the process of building real products.

• Develop thoughtful user‑centric, well‑resolved design solutions for self‑driving kit vehicle integration and user interactions.
• Communicate ideas through sketching, CAD, and high‑quality visual assets to support storytelling and curation of concepts.
• 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 manufacturing.

• 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 (Solid Works, 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.

• 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.
• High ownership, a focus on quality outcomes, and meticulous attention to detail.

The base salary range for this position is $154K-$223K per year. In addition, the successful candidate will be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Aurora considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and other protected characteristics. Aurora also commits to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.