Aurora · 1 day ago
Senior Staff Vehicle Hardware Verification and Validation Engineer Lead
Mountain View, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$189K/yr - $274K/yr
7+ years expAurora is committed to delivering the benefits of self-driving technology. The Senior Staff Vehicle Hardware Verification and Validation Engineer Lead will define and execute vehicle-level hardware testing while collaborating closely with various engineering teams to ensure the technical integrity of hardware systems across autonomous vehicle programs.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
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
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
Establish and maintain high-impact working relationships with design, manufacturing, software, operations and safety teams to align on test requirements, schedules, and deliverables
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
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
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
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
Preferred
Experience with vehicle durability testing
Experience with hardware module testing
Experience with hardware reliability
Proficiency in programming for test automation (e.g., Python, C++)
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
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