Staff Optical Mechanical Design Engineer

15 hours ago


Mountain View, California, United States Aurora Innovation Full time
Job Title: Staff Optical Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and validate opto-mechanical enclosures for next-generation automotive sensors
  • Collaborate with Contract Manufacturers to kick off mass production tooling and complete engineering builds leading up to the start of high-volume production
  • Perform, document, and present engineering analysis and testing of opto-mechanical sensor performance
  • Hands-on prototyping and validating next-generation automotive sensors
  • Present, document, and educate others regarding mechanical and optical architectural decisions made
  • Direct junior-level engineers, assist senior-level engineers, and cross-functional supporting teams on various projects
  • Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and engineering BOMs in CATIA 3DX
  • Perform basic structural/thermal analysis using both hand calculations and FEA
  • Support evaluating and characterizing optical elements and mounts
  • Implement geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) methods and conventions in accordance with ASME 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
  • 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:

Aurora Innovation offers a competitive salary range of $181,000.00-$290,000.00 per year, an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits. We also offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a chance to work on cutting-edge projects that can make a real impact on the world.

Aurora Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Learn more about our company culture and values on our website.



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