Staff CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) Engineer

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Job summary

Aurora Operations, Inc. in Mountain View, CA seeks a Staff CAE Engineer to drive vehicle platform integration, lead cross-functional analysis, and develop robust CAE solutions for autonomous driving platforms.

You will develop, prototype, and test new architectures for Level 4 systems, coordinate with design teams, and ensure documentation of technical decisions and safety case evidence.

Qualifications

• 5 years of expereince with data science.
• Detailed knowledge of CFD and Conjugate Heat Transfer.
• Experience with hardware design and reducing design iterations.
• Experience in design of consumer or automotive electronics.
• Industry experience with design teams to perform analysis during design.
• Deep understanding of complex assemblies and high fidelity results.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes for metal parts (bending, welding, casting, etc).
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes for plastic parts (injection molding, 3D printing, machining, etc).
• Knowledge of PCB assembly and how it affects mechanical properties.
• Experience with ANSYS CFD tools: Workbench, Fluent, SpaceClaim, Icepak.
• Experience with material testing (Charpy, Izod, tensile) to determine properties.
• Experience with environmental testing of components and subassemblies.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on at the interface of the Aurora Driver and vehicle platforms to provide technical direction and influence cross-functional decisions.
• Prioritize and coordinate work across teams to support vehicle platform integration and performance objectives.
• Develop, analyze, prototype, and test new vehicle and drive-by-wire system architectures for Level 4 autonomous vehicles.
• Independently design technical solutions to satisfy product and engineering requirements and document decisions.
• Provide vehicle-specific functional integration support for Aurora’s evolving hardware kit generations.
• Develop and execute on-vehicle test plans aligned with platform requirements, including verification and performance characterization.
• Provide cross-functional technical leadership by defining test priorities and coordinating stakeholders.
• Investigate fleet field issues and identify mitigations with cross-functional teams and OEM partners.
• Drive continuous improvement and develop tools and processes to improve fleet performance.
• Own and deliver technical evidence supporting Aurora’s Safety Case for driverless applications.

Skills

CFD

Conjugate Heat Transfer

Hardware design

Automotive electronics

Systems integration

Material testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

ANSYS Fluent

SpaceClaim

Icepak

Job description

Company Information

Company Name: Aurora Operations, Inc.

Job Location: 280 N Bernardo Ave., Mountain View, CA 94043

Job title: Staff CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) Engineer

Salary: $190,000 - $230,000 per year

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related.

SOC Code: 17-2141.02

SOC Occupation Title: Automotive Engineers

Duration: Regular Hire

Work week: Full-time

Supervision Experience Required: No

Travel Required: None

Experience

5 years of expereince with data science. Requires skills and experience in the following:

• Detailed knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Conjugate Heat Transfer.
• Experience with hardware design and decreasing overall design iterations and tests.
• Experience in the design of consumer or automotive electronics.
• Industry experience working with design teams to perform the analysis required during the design process.
• Deep understanding of complex assemblies and proven ability to produce high fidelity results.
• Familiarity with the different ways of creating materials and manufacturing process designed parts out of metal including bending/forming sheet metal, welding, casting, brazing, or machining.
• Familiarity with the different ways of creating materials and manufacturing process designed parts out of plastic including injection molded, 3D printed, machined, or thermoformed.
• Working knowledge of how printed circuit board assemblies are put together and how these assembly processes can affect the mechanical properties of the final product.
• Experience with the following Ansys Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools: Workbench, Fluent, Space Claim, and Icepak.
• Experience with Material testing (Charpy or Izod impact, tensile testing, and measuring thermal conductivity) to determine the mechanical properties of different materials.
• Experience with Environmental testing to test component and subassembly designs to determine how the unit under test performs in a given condition.

Job duties

Work hands-on at the interface of the Aurora Driver and vehicle platforms, operating with a high degree of independence to provide technical direction and influence cross-functional decisions. Prioritize and coordinate work across teams, exercising judgment with minimal oversight to support vehicle platform integration and performance objectives. Develop, analyze, prototype, and test new vehicle and drive-by-wire system architectures for Level 4 autonomous vehicles. Independently design technical solutions to satisfy product and engineering requirements, drive cross-functional alignment, evaluate alternatives, and document technical decisions with minimal direct supervision. Provide vehicle-specific functional integration support for Aurora’s evolving hardware kit generations, independently managing integration priorities, technical roadmaps, and rollout strategies to support fleetwide implementation. Develop and execute on-vehicle test plans aligned with Aurora’s vehicle platform requirements, including functional and interface verification, fault injection, and performance characterization. Provide cross-functional technical leadership by defining test priorities, reviewing results, coordinating stakeholders, and identifying technical gaps and mitigation strategies. Investigate fleet field issues and collaborate cross-functionally with Aurora teams and OEM partners to identify technical or operational mitigations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, proactively resolve issues, and develop tools and processes to improve fleet performance and operational readiness. Own and deliver technical evidence supporting Aurora’s Safety Case claims related to vehicle platform safety and performance for driverless applications. Exercise broad responsibility for planning, execution, and risk assessment activities, while independently generating technical analyses and recommendations to support safety and regulatory objectives.