Hardware Systems Applications Engineer II - Dallas, United States - Aurora

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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 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 Hardware Systems Applications Engineer II.

The Hardware Systems Applications Engineering team at Aurora is seeking a candidate with expertise in diagnosing complex issues within electromechanical systems and driving them to resolution, who also has excellent communication and cross-functional project management skills. Aurora's Hardware Systems Applications Engineers work closely with both engineering design teams and teams in the field to deeply understand the current state of all of our hardware systems at any given time to enable rapid issue debugging, development of issue resolution plans, and influence of future system designs.

In this role, you will

• Work on-site at our Dallas facility which is our center of excellence for fleet operations.
• Work hands on with Aurora's self driving truck test fleet on a daily basis.
• Use a diverse set of applications and tools to perform technical analysis and investigate/resolve issues with self-driving HW systems for both heavy truck and passenger vehicles.
• Develop cross-functional issue resolution plans in collaboration with operations, service, and engineering teams.
• Present test results and issue investigation summarizations to HW leadership.
• Develop processes and applications to triage and investigate HW issues at scale.
• Systematically track and report out on HW performance metrics.
• Generally be a conduit for information between hardware engineering and the field.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent .
• 3+ years of work-related experience in the Automotive Engineering field, specifically with either test engineering or field service engineering.
• Ability to work cross-functionally across service, test operations, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities/projects efficiently in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Adept with use of automotive network (CAN + Ethernet) and electrical diagnostic tooling

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to work with lab and field data acquisition systems/equipment - including but not limited to oscilloscopes, Labjack, Vector, Wireshark, and in-house DAQ tooling.
• Ability to interpret and work with a diverse set of operating systems and applications, including but not limited to Linux and Vector CANalyzer.
• Ability to be objective (data-driven) and apply the scientific process.
• Ability to interpret complex system architecture and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to get hands-on with heavy machinery for the purpose of data acquisition and issue investigation.
• Deep understanding of fundamental automotive and systems engineering principles.
• Ability to interpret and provide well-formed, objective feedback on complex system requirements, designs, and processes.
• Ability to create rich technical reports summarizing complex issue investigations with quantifiable results.
• Ability to handle a diverse set of daily tasks ranging from high-level process development to low-level field issue debugging.

The base salary range for this position is $116,000.00-$173,000.00 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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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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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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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