Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Who We Are

Aurora’s mission is to deliver 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 will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.

At Aurora, you’ll solve massively complex problems alongside other passionate, smart people, growing as an expert while broadening your field of knowledge. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.

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.

Required Qualifications

• BS / MS in Mechanical Engineering and 2-5yrs of industry experience in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficient in CAD design – Catia preferred, 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 decisions
• Willingness to travel within the US 3-4 times a year

Desirable Qualifications (this section is optional)

• 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 and 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 integr

The base salary range for this position is $150,000-$240,000 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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