Staff Opto-Mechanical Engineer
1 month ago
Who We Are
Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling semi-trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, its driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Toyota, FedEx, Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Uber, Uber Freight, U.S. Xpress, Werner, Covenant, Schneider, and Ryder. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.
Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Staff Opto-Mechanical Engineer to join our Lidar team in Mountain View or San Francisco.
The Hardware Product Engineering Lidar team is responsible for the Lidar product design and execution. The team works cross functionally with the Lidar R+D team and Lidar systems team to productize our internally developed Lidar system. Our team works to harden the design so it can withstand intense automotive stressors and we work towards generating a more manufacturable design that is able to scale to higher volumes.
In this role, you will
Partner with our optical team and R+D team
to develop next generation opto-mechanical subsystems for our next generation LIDAR systems
Work with Zemax/Ray trace models to design the optics for the system alongside the optical team
Aid in the development of opto-mechanical prototypes to de-risk future generation LIDAR optics
Work with our validation and reliability teams to develop and execute test plans for our LIDAR optical subsystems
Support existing production of our current generation LIDAR opto-mechanical elements including support of engineering change requests and general sustaining requests
Work with reliability and design validation teams to progress A sample designs to B sample maturity
Work with suppliers to integrate DFM/DFA feedback during B sample development
Work with contract manufacturers to scale B sample production and manage C sample modifications
Design prototype and mass-production parts including machined, injection-molded, formed, die-casted, extruded, etc.
Perform design analysis including stress, strain, thermal, modal, and tolerance
Create 2-D drawings and documentation with GD&T fundamentals
Perform root cause analysis and drive towards mediations
Required Qualifications
BS / MS in Mechanical Engineering + 5 years of industry experience in Opto-Mechanical Design
Senior or staff level experience is required for this position
Extensive product design background with strong product design fundamentals
Mid to high volume design of an optomechanical system
Proficient in CAD design - Catia V6 preferred, not required
Experience ruggedizing hardware for harsh environments (automotive a bonus)
GD&T fundamentals
Strong presentation and communication skills for driving critical design decisions
Knowledge of rapid prototyping, design-for-manufacture, design-for-test, and design-of-experiments
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with photonic integrated circuits
Experience with laser package design
Experience miniaturizing photonic systems
Sealing and ingress protection experience
PCBA design and packaging experience
Experience designing thermal solutions for high power densities
Experience with common photonics technology such as optical amplifiers, light sources (such as lasers), transmission media, detectors, modulators, etc.
Automotive background
Lidar, radar or general sensor tech background
The base salary range for this position is $181k to $290k per year.
Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.
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Working at Aurora
At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.
We have offices in several locations across the United States, where we encourage team and cross-functional collaboration. Aurora offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and additional healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. We empower our employees and their families with options to further their unique physical, mental, and financial well-being.
Our Learning and Development offerings include Aurora Academy, where our people learn, develop, and practice the essential skills that drive Aurora’s mission, continually up-leveling our team along the way. Our Careers page provides insight into career opportunities at Aurora, and you can find all the latest news on our Blog.
Safety is central to everything we do. Every employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. We seek candidates who take active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization's long-term success by working safely — no matter what.
We believe that self-driving technology has broad benefits – including increased access to transportation. To realize those benefits, we need a workforce with diverse experiences, insights, and perspectives — a workforce that reflects the communities our technology will serve.
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At Aurora, every employee is empowered to take an active role in building an inclusive, collaborative, and unified culture that leverages our diverse strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds.
Transforming how the world moves people and goods involves seeking to understand backgrounds, insights, and lived experiences that differ from our own. One way we accomplish that is with our 15 employee-led Aurora Unified Groups, which support diverse voices and drive inclusive collaboration. We believe that teamwork, belonging, and trust motivate and support our employees to do their best work. As our team grows, we strive to attract and retain exceptional talent that adds new perspectives and experiences and continues to drive innovation. Learn more on our Culture Page.
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