Staff Systems Engineer - Vehicle Platform

Aurora Operations, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Aurora Operations, Inc. in Pittsburgh is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer - Vehicle Platform to lead vehicle platform integration for autonomous driving systems. You will guide architecture development for Level 4 vehicles and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure platform performance objectives.

The role requires 5+ years in autonomous controls and hands-on experience with vehicle testing, CAN networks, and data analysis. Hybrid work schedule is provided where feasible.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in autonomous control systems or related automotive fields.
• Experience with vehicle testing and data analysis using automotive tools.
• Knowledge of CAN network architectures and design verification.
• Proficiency with HiL testing and test automation concepts.
• Experience organizing large data sets, verification databases, and results dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle platform integration work at the interface of driver and vehicle platforms.
• Develop, analyze, prototype, and test architectures for Level 4 autonomous vehicles.
• Design technical solutions, document decisions, and align cross-functional teams.
• Provide vehicle-specific functional integration support for evolving hardware kits.
• Develop and execute on-vehicle test plans including verification and performance characterization.
• Drive continuous improvement, risk assessment, and safety-case evidence generation.

Skills

Autonomous control systems

Vehicle testing & data analysis

CAN network design

HiL testing

Data analysis automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related

Master’s degree + 3 years experience

Tools

Vector CANAlyzer

Job description

Company Name: Aurora Operations, Inc.

Job Location: 50 33rd Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. Employer will allow a hybrid work schedule.

Job title: Staff Systems Engineer - Vehicle Platform

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related. Alternatively, employer will accept a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience.

SOC Code: 15-1252

SOC Occupation Title: Software Developers

Duration: Regular Hire

Work week: Full-time

Supervision Experience Required: No

Travel Required: 25% domestic travel required to Marysville OH, Dallas Fort Worth, TX and metro Detroit area.

Experience

5 years of expereince with Autonomous Control Systems, ADAS, Automotive, Class 8 Trucks, or related. Requires skills and experience in the following:

• Demonstrated experience with vehicle testing and data analysis, including use and customization of automotive specific tools.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and troubleshooting CAN network architectures.
• Proficiency in Vector tool: CANAlyzer for testing, data acquisition and troubleshooting of vehicle level systems and components.
• Knowledge of developing DVPs (Design validation plans) for automotive sub-systems and components based on system level requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and executing experiments on electrical, mechanical, and software systems, including vehicle level testing of fail operational/redundant systems.
• Knowledge of various test modalities that can be used to test mechatronic systems including HiL, and Unit Test to specify a particular modality given the test objective.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and analyzing large quantities of data, track results, and maintaining repeatable test setups through clear documentation and automation of processes (e.g. batch data plotting, automated test sequences, verification progress dashboards).
• Demonstrated experience in managing requirements and verification databases.

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.