Aurora · 3 months ago
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$181K/yr - $290K/yr
7+ years expAurora is a company focused on delivering self-driving technology safely and efficiently. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to develop custom hardware modules for their Aurora Driver Kit, focusing on opto-mechanical designs and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful product development.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Designing and validating opto-mechanical enclosures that achieve or exceed performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost requirements for next generation automotive sensors
Collaborating with Contract Manufacturers to kick off mass production tooling and complete engineering builds leading up to the start of high volume production
Performing, documenting, and presenting engineering analysis and testing of opto-mechanical sensor performance
Hands-on Prototyping and validating next generation automotive sensors
Presenting, documenting and educating others regarding mechanical and optical architectural decisions made
Directing junior-level engineers, assisting senior-level engineers, and cross-functional supporting teams on various projects
Creating 3D models, 2D drawings, and engineering BOMs in CATIA 3DX
Performing basic structural/thermal analysis using both hand calculations and FEA
Support evaluating and characterizing optical elements and mounts
Implement geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) methods and conventions in accordance with ASME 14.5-2009 in 2D specifications
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of industry experience in Opto-Mechanical Design
Strong background in mechanical engineering, optics, mounting of optical components and packaging
Skilled in the use of solid modeling CAD tools (ideally CATIA)
Experience with optical analysis, including sequential and non-sequential analysis, using Zemax or equivalent tool
Experience working directly with and managing relationships with suppliers, ideally automotive OEMs and/or Asia-based Contract Manufacturers
Proven Strong analytical and hands-on engineering skills
Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing methods and conventions in accordance with ASME 14.5-2009
Ability to work in a hands-on prototyping and test environment
Excellent oral, written, and communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience conducting FEA thermal/ structural analysis, ideally with ANSYS Workbench
Preferred
Experience in automotive cameras and sensors is a plus
Experience with Matlab or Python or equivalent tool is a plus
Benefits
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits
Company
Aurora
Aurora is building self-driving technology to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger ones.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.19BKey Investors
UberSequoia Capital
2024-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $483M
2023-07-19Post Ipo Equity· $820M
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.8B
Leadership Team
Chris Urmson
CEO and co-founder
Sterling Anderson
Co-Founder & CPO
Recent News
2025-12-24
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