Senior Vehicle Hardware Verification and Validation Engineer Lead

In this role you will

• Strategy & Execution for Vehicle hardware V&V:
  Define, develop, and implement comprehensive test strategies and methodologies for autonomous hardware integrations and associated vehicle platform hardware, including design verification, system integration testing, and environmental verification. Work with internal resources and outside test facilities to execute vehicle level tests.
• Technical Leadership:
  Act as the technical leader and subject matter expert for all vehicle level hardware V&V activities. Coordinate execution of vehicle level testing across all test owners of autonomous sub-systems and platform integrations including thermal management, drive‑by‑wire, power subsystems, and cleaning. Align technical experts across these systems to execute on EMC, structural, and thermal testing. Drive and set priority for critical root‑cause analysis of complex system failures, ensuring robust corrective actions with cross‑functional buy‑in.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Establish and maintain high‑impact working relationships with design, manufacturing, software, operations and safety teams to align on test requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
• Data & Reporting:
  Oversee the standardisation of data collection, analysis, and documentation of extensive vehicle level hardware tests. Create comprehensive technical reports and present clear, concise status updates and results to senior leadership.
• Tools & Infrastructure:
  Drive the process of defining and improving internal software test tools for test case execution, data collection, and analysis. Support the development and/or selection of additional data collection hardware and software for test execution.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  7+ years of progressive experience in hardware testing, verification, and validation, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or lead role, within the automotive or aerospace industry. Experience in the Autonomous vehicle space would be advantageous.
• Domain Expertise:
  Deep understanding of V&V processes, testing methodologies (e.g., statistical analysis, fault injection, hardware in the loop, RCCA process, hands‑on problem solving), and the development lifecycle for safety‑critical hardware systems.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience with utilizing test automation tools, and can speak to the challenges of working with software development teams to define and deliver relevant software test tools for hardware functional verification.
• Experience with sensing and data collection.
  
  E.g. accelerometers, strain gauges, force transducers, fleet ops, data logging equipment and signal conditioning.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering practices and methodologies.
• Use of engineering programs for requirement management and work tracking (JAMA, JIRA).
• Working experience with the latest automotive communication protocols.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex technical information to diverse audiences.

• Experience with vehicle durability testing.
• Experience with hardware module testing.
• Experience with hardware reliability.
• Proficiency in programming for test automation (e.g., Python, C++).

The base salary range for this position is $189,000 - $274,000 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. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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