Aurora · 2 weeks ago
Staff Opto-Mechanical Designer
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $290K/yr
7+ years expAurora is a company focused on delivering self-driving technology for a safer and more efficient future. They are seeking a Staff Opto-Mechanical Designer to work with a world-class R+D/Lidar team on cutting-edge FMCW lidar technology, which is critical to the company's success.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Work with a world class R+D/Lidar team
Work on an FMCW lidar that can see farther and with higher resolution than any major player on the market
Work at a public company who is a leader in AV trucking that has launched NVO vehicles and is expanding their volumes
LIDAR is critical to company success and this position is valued and has high impact
Qualification
Required
BS / MS in Mechanical/Opto-Mechanical Engineering and 7+ yrs of industry experience in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years in Opto-Mechanical design
Proficient in CAD design - Catia preferred, not required
Prior experience in 2D drawing creation using GD&T
Prior experience creating mechanical parts that interface with electrical components (PCBAs, Sensors, etc.)
Exposure to component design for high volume manufacturing processes like injection molding, diecasting, and stamping
Exposure to designing for harsh environments including Shock/Vibration and temperature cycling with long term durability
Experience in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of hardware systems
Strong presentation and documentation skills for participating in critical design decisions
Willingness to travel within the US and abroad as required (typically 3-4 times a year)
Preferred
Experience with high power, high thermal density, and high speed electronics (for example, server / networking design, avionics design, etc)
Experience designing for mechanical control outlines (MCO) of printed circuit board assemblies
Experience with designing to Automotive standards, like ISO 16750 and similar
Experience going through an automotive PPAP process
Prior experience with High Volume/Contractor Manufacturers, including DFM/DFA, build support, and ECO processes
Background in electronics module packaging for integrated assemblies
Exposure or participation in DFMEA exercises
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
David Maday
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-24
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