Staff Optical Mechanical Design Engineer

3 days ago


Mountain View, California, United States Aurora Innovation Full time
About the Role

Aurora Innovation is seeking a highly skilled Staff Optical Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Mechanical Design team, you will be responsible for designing and validating opto-mechanical enclosures that meet or exceed performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost requirements for next-generation automotive sensors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Designing and validating opto-mechanical enclosures for next-generation automotive sensors
  • Collaborating with Contract Manufacturers to kick off mass production tooling and complete engineering builds leading up to the start of high-volume production
  • Performing, documenting, and presenting engineering analysis and testing of opto-mechanical sensor performance
  • Hands-on prototyping and validating next-generation automotive sensors
  • Presenting, documenting, and educating others regarding mechanical and optical architectural decisions made
  • Directing junior-level engineers, assisting senior-level engineers, and cross-functional supporting teams on various projects
  • Creating 3D models, 2D drawings, and engineering BOMs in CATIA 3DX
  • Performing basic structural/thermal analysis using both hand calculations and FEAS
  • Supporting the evaluation and characterization of optical elements and mounts
  • Implementing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) methods and conventions in accordance with ASME 14.5-2009 in 2D specifications
Requirements
  • BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of industry experience in Opto-Mechanical Design
  • Strong background in mechanical engineering, optics, mounting of optical components, and packaging
  • Skilled in the use of solid modeling CAD tools (ideally CATIA)
  • Experience with optical analysis, including sequential and non-sequential analysis, using Zemax or equivalent tool
  • Experience working directly with and managing relationships with suppliers, ideally automotive OEMs and/or Asia-based Contract Manufacturers
  • Proven strong analytical and hands-on engineering skills
  • Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing methods and conventions in accordance with ASME 14.5-2009
  • Ability to work in a hands-on prototyping and test environment
  • Excellent oral, written, and communication communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Experience conducting FEA thermal/structural analysis, ideally with ANSYS Workbench
  • Experience in automotive cameras and sensors is a plus
  • Experience with Matlab or Python or equivalent tool is a plus
What We Offer
  • Competitive base salary range: $181,000.00-$290,000.00 per year
  • Annual bonus and equity compensation
  • Benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development


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