Staff Sensor Reliability Engineer – Lidar/Camera Systems

Pittsburgh Robotics Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora in Mountain View and Pittsburgh is hiring a Staff Hardware Reliability Engineer to own sensor reliability for next‑generation lidar, camera, radar and IMU systems. The role leads DFMEA, reliability testing, and predictive models, coordinating with design, systems, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust sensor modules.

We offer a hybrid work model with in‑office days, competitive compensation ($163k–$236k USD for Pittsburgh) and a future equity/bonus package.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing and validating optomechanical sensor systems (cameras, lidars, etc).
• Deep understanding of physics of failure for electronic/optoelectronic components used in sensors.
• Ability to design and execute reliability test flows (shock, vibration, thermal) for contract manufacturing.
• Experience analyzing sensor performance data to derive actionable insights.
• Direct experience improving reliability of mass‑produced optomechanical assemblies and coordinating with external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead sensor reliability assessments and design test campaigns for internal and external sensors.
• Own complex reliability failures and drive near-term mitigations and long-term design/process fixes.
• Lead DFMEA sessions and implement corrective action plans.
• Develop predictive reliability models to estimate failure rates across climates and road conditions.
• Collaborate with Hardware Design, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing partners to integrate findings into design and production.

Skills

Sensor Validation

Physics of Failure

Reliability Test Design

Technical Data Analysis

Mass Production

Job description

Aurora in Mountain View and Pittsburgh is hiring a Staff Hardware Reliability Engineer to own sensor reliability for next‑generation lidar, camera, radar and IMU systems. The role leads DFMEA, reliability testing, and predictive models, coordinating with design, systems, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust sensor modules.

We offer a hybrid work model with in‑office days, competitive compensation ($163k–$236k USD for Pittsburgh) and a future equity/bonus package.