Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.

In this role, you will

• Develop the next generation of industry-leading computing hardware and peripheral automotive modules for self-driving vehicles;
• Support the packaging and assembly of Aurora computing hardware into OEM partner trucking platforms;
• Collaborate with and learn from the world-class experts in Aurora’s Hardware Product Engineering (HPE) team and larger Hardware organization;
• Work at a safety-focused, publicly-traded leader in autonomous vehicles that has achieved the world’s first on-road deployment of autonomous trucks

Required Qualifications

• BS / MS in Mechanical Engineering and 2-5yrs of industry experience in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficient in CAD design - Catia preferred, but not required
• Prior experience in 2D drawing creation using GD&T
• Prior experience creating mechanical parts that interface with electrical components (PCBAs, Sensors, etc.)
• Exposure to component design for high volume manufacturing processes like injection molding, diecasting, and stamping
• Exposure to designing for harsh environments including shock/vibration and temperature cycling with long term durability
• Experience in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of hardware systems
• Strong presentation and documentation skills for participating in critical design decision

Desirable Qualifications 

• Experience with high power, high thermal density, and high speed electronics (for example, server / networking design, avionics design, etc).
• Experience designing for mechanical control outlines (MCO) of printed circuit board assemblies
• Experience with designing to Automotive standards, like ISO 16750 or similar
• Experience going through an automotive PPAP process
• Prior experience with High Volume/Contractor Manufacturers, including DFM/DFA, build support, and ECO processes.
• Background in electronics module packaging for integrated assemblies
• Exposure or participation in DFMEA exercises

The base salary range for this position is $150,000.00-$240,000.00 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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