Senior Hardware Test Engineer

Who we are

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.

At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge.

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We are searching for a HW Test Engineer with an interest in complex, highly integrated custom hardware systems. This role is highly hands‑on and sits at the multidisciplinary intersection of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering.

This engineer will be supporting the Product Integrity Team which is responsible for design/production validation of the entire autonomous hardware kit including computers, integrated sensor pods, and more.

• Own multiple test setups involved in validation waterfalls.
• Participate in root cause and corrective action (RCCA) and debug efforts.
• Support modules through environmental and vibration testing and validation as a test infrastructure owner.

• Working knowledge of test equipment, including thermal chambers, vibe tables, liquid chillers, power supplies, electronic loads, and DAQs.
• Multidisciplinary experience across ME/EE; expertise in one, knowledgeable in the other.
• Experience working in a Linux environment and with computer networking.

• Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Systems Engineering.
• Python experience (automating repetitive tasks, analyzing data, and working within larger testing frameworks).
• Experience conducting thermal vibe testing.

The base salary range for this position is $127,000 - $184,000 per year. Successful candidates will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

We believe in‑person work increases collaboration, empathy, and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.

At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best‑in‑class self‑driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long‑term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.

Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

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