Staff Hardware Reliability Lead for AV Systems

Aurora Innovation Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Innovation Inc. is seeking a Staff Hardware Reliability Engineer to lead reliability efforts for next-generation hardware. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure robust, scalable autonomous hardware.

You will design validation plans, drive DFMEA sessions, develop predictive failure models, and analyze hardware data to prevent issues, with emphasis on mass-produced automotive-grade components and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in hardware validation for compute systems and sensors.
• Deep understanding of physics of failure for electronic and mechanical components.
• Experience leading DFMEA sessions and corrective actions.
• Ability to analyze hardware performance data to derive insights.
• Background improving reliability in mass-produced assemblies and working with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware reliability assessments and design test campaigns.
• Own failure analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Drive proactive risk mitigation through DFMEA sessions.
• Develop predictive models of failure rates across environments.
• Collaborate with design, systems, safety, operations and vendors.

Skills

Hardware validation

Physics of failure

DFMEA

Reliability data analysis

Design for reliability

Mass production experience

Hardware-firmware interaction

Automotive standards

Test design

Root cause analysis

Job description

Aurora Innovation Inc. is seeking a Staff Hardware Reliability Engineer to lead reliability efforts for next-generation hardware. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure robust, scalable autonomous hardware.

You will design validation plans, drive DFMEA sessions, develop predictive failure models, and analyze hardware data to prevent issues, with emphasis on mass-produced automotive-grade components and industry standards.