Senior Hardware Test Engineer

Aurora Innovation; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity compensation

Health benefits

Job summary

Aurora Innovation is seeking a HW Test Engineer to work on complex hardware systems, focusing on validation and testing of autonomous hardware kits. The position requires multidisciplinary skills in mechanical and electrical engineering, along with hands-on experience with various testing equipment.

A successful candidate will be involved in essential debugging and environmental testing while collaborating in a hybrid work environment. The base salary ranges from $127,000 to $184,000 per year, along with potential bonuses and equity compensation.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of test equipment, including thermal chambers and power supplies.
• Experience working in a Linux environment.
• Expertise in mechanical or electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Own multiple test setups involved in validation.
• Participate in root cause and corrective actions.
• Support environmental and vibration testing.

Skills

Test equipment knowledge

Multidisciplinary experience (ME/EE)

Linux environment experience

Computer networking knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Systems Engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

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.

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 are searching for a HW Test Engineer with an interest in complex, highly integrated custom hardware systems. This role is highly hands‑on and sits at the multidisciplinary intersection of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. This engineer will be supporting the Product Integrity Team which is responsible for design/production validation of the entire autonomous hardware kit including computers, integrated sensor pods, and more.

In this role you will

• Own multiple test setups involved in validation waterfalls.
• Participate in root cause and corrective action (RCCA) and debug efforts.
• Support modules through environmental and vibration testing and validation as a test infrastructure owner.

Required qualifications

• Working knowledge of test equipment, including thermal chambers, vibe tables, liquid chillers, power supplies, electronic loads, and DAQs.
• Multidisciplinary experience across ME/EE; expertise in one, knowledgeable in the other.
• Experience working in a Linux environment and with computer networking.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Systems Engineering.
• Python experience (automating repetitive tasks, analyzing data, and working within larger testing frameworks).
• Experience conducting thermal vibe testing.

The base salary range for this position is $127,000 - $184,000 per year. Successful candidates will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Working at Aurora

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 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 [e-mail].

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