Aurora · 22 hours ago
Systems Test Engineer II
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$139K/yr - $201K/yr
3+ years expAurora is dedicated to delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely and efficiently. The Systems Test Engineer II will be responsible for testing and evaluating the integration of vehicle platforms, sensors, and autonomy software, ensuring safety and functionality through hands-on test execution and analysis.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Establishing and maintaining a technical understanding of the fully integrated product (System-of-Systems) that spans across software and hardware design
Collecting and/or generating artifacts (primarily test or demonstration related artifacts) that provide verification evidence for behavioral, functional and safety requirements at higher levels of integration
Thorough designing and planning of test scenarios that may be executed in a variety of operational environments
Safe and efficient hands-on test execution and observation in a dynamic vehicle
Timely analysis of both real-time test observations and recorded data
Diligent reporting of formal test results to various internal stakeholders, with a focus on characterizing potential product deficiencies
Identifying safety related hazards associated with elevated risk testing and then assessing the associated initial risk, applying appropriate mitigations, and communicating the residual risk for acceptance/rejection
Establishing and maintaining familiarity with the increasingly capable suite of offline test environments at Aurora to support a comprehensive and complimentary test coverage approach
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering, Robotics or a related field
Minimum 3+ years of experience conducting hands-on test and evaluation of a highly-integrated, safety-critical product
Experience with the right side of the Systems Engineering ‘V' - increasing levels of verification and validation with an understanding of product operation and maintenance
Real-world experience with the application of risk management concepts
Comfortable working with ambiguity, evolving priorities and challenging problems
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Preferred
Experience with formal product requirement management software such as Jama
Experience with CAN bus messages and associated diagnostic software such as Vector CANalyzer software
Experience with ethernet communications and associated diagnostic software such as Wireshark
Familiarity with Python and/or C++ and modern software development practices, designs and release processes
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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