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Staff Electrical Engineer

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Hybrid
Mountain View, CA
181K-262K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Mountain View, CA
181K-262K Annually
Senior level
Develops custom hardware electronics from requirements and architecture through prototyping, testing, debugging, productization, and manufacturing launch. The role analyzes signal and power integrity, high-speed signaling, analog systems, grounding, and EMI/EMC constraints; uses CAD and laboratory instruments; collaborates with mechanical, operations, validation, and external teams; and supports test infrastructure, sensor development, automotive safety, and qualification processes.
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Who we are

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.

At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.

 

What we are looking for

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Staff Electrical Engineer.

In this role, you will

  • Join an exceptional team of electrical engineers responsible for the development of electronics for Aurora’s custom hardware

  • Collaborate with numerous internal and external teams gathering requirements, defining HW architecture, modeling, and delivering electronics that achieve performance and product metrics

  • Build, integrate, test, and debug electronics on the bench and in systems; leverage software tools and advanced test equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers)

  • Partner with mechanical, operations, and validation teams to mature high quality electrical designs to manufacturing; including supporting test infrastructure development to meet product coverage and yield targets

  • Leverage expertise in product development (define/build/test), and have extensive prior experience launching product

Required Qualifications

  • This role requires a bachelor's or master's degree with a focus in electrical or computer engineering

  • 8+ years experience in industry developing complex electrical hardware

  • Expertise in system architecture, signal and power integrity design and analysis, high speed signaling, grounding, analog electronics

  • High proficiency and ability to analyze systems for balancing electro-mechanical and EMI/EMC constraints

  • Extensive experience with hardware productization: system, board and chip level implementation

  • Strong electrical engineering fundamentals supported by the use of CAD tools to capture schematic designs, manage PCB layout, leverage Power/Signal simulation/emulation input

  • Expertise with lab instruments (TDR, Oscilloscopes, Analyzers, DMMs, Power Supplies, and E-loads)

Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience with custom sensor development and/or network design

  • Knowledge of automotive requirements, safety framework (ISO26262) and qualification processes

  • Experience with both rapid prototyping and design for manufacturing

  • Programming and Scripting (C++, Python or equivalent) experience

  • FPGA/ASIC Design experience

The base salary range for this position is $181,000 - $262,000 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.

Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.

We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.

Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.

Our commitment to safety

At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.

Our commitment to inclusion

Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.

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