Senior Hardware Test Infra Lead — Reliability & Labs

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission; Mountain View, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 189,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora is seeking a Senior Staff Technical Lead Manager for Hardware Test Infrastructure in Mountain View, CA. You will lead end-to-end reliability testing for the autonomous hardware kit, oversee four internal labs across two sites, and manage engineers, technicians, and contractors to ensure performance, durability and safety under field conditions.

The role includes establishing SOPs, safety protocols, calibration schedules, cross-functional collaboration with facilities, supply chain, and

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of hardware design principles and reliability testing methodologies (HALT/HASS, vibration, thermal cycling, humidity).
• Experience with automated test equipment design and maintenance, troubleshooting, and purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end reliability test execution for hardware kit across four labs.
• Direct a team of engineers, technicians, and contractors across multiple shifts.
• Establish SOPs, safety protocols, calibration, and maintenance schedules.

Skills

Reliability testing

Automated test equipment

RCCA analysis

Lab management

Cross-functional teamwork

ISO 26262 knowledge

Automotive electronics

External labs management

Tools

HALT/HASS testing

Vibration testing

Thermal cycling

Job description

Aurora is seeking a Senior Staff Technical Lead Manager for Hardware Test Infrastructure in Mountain View, CA. You will lead end-to-end reliability testing for the autonomous hardware kit, oversee four internal labs across two sites, and manage engineers, technicians, and contractors to ensure performance, durability and safety under field conditions.

The role includes establishing SOPs, safety protocols, calibration schedules, cross-functional collaboration with facilities, supply chain, and