Lidar Systems Intern

Aurora • Mountain View, CA

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Aurora is seeking a Hardware Engineering Summer 2027 intern for its LiDAR team in Mountain View, California. The Hardware Engineering organization develops components and systems for the Aurora Driver, Aurora’s self-driving technology. Its work spans mechanical and electrical engineering, computer science, product strategy, research and development, and ongoing service. The Aurora Driver includes a primary computer, the Aurora Control Interface, sensors such as LiDAR, and vehicle peripherals. The Hardware team packages these components into vehicle platforms to meet performance, reliability, and safety expectations, working with internal teams and external partners and using data and analysis to inform physical products.

The intern will complete a project aligned with Aurora’s priorities and product vision, receive project guidance and coaching from a dedicated mentor, and collaborate with full-time team members. The internship also includes opportunities to learn about Aurora, connect with other interns and employees, and develop skills through events and hands-on experience. Aurora expects employees to work from the office at least three days per week; some roles require more frequent in-office presence based on operational needs.

Hourly pay in Mountain View is $52 for interns pursuing a master’s degree and $58 for interns pursuing a doctoral degree.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline, such as Electrical Engineering, Solid State Physics, or Optoelectronics, or a related field.
• Return to a degree-granting program after the internship concludes.
• Prior experience or coursework in sensor technologies such as LiDAR or radar.
• Proficiency in Python or a similar object-oriented programming language.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with radar, LiDAR, or other optical sensing systems.
• Experience working with integrated photonics chips or systems.
• Experience with frequency-domain analysis and modeling, and verification of system models against experiment.
• Experience taking projects from concept to field testing.

Responsibilities

• Complete an impactful internship project aligned with Aurora’s current priorities and product vision.
• Work with a dedicated mentor for project guidance and coaching.
• Collaborate closely with full-time team members.
• Participate in events and hands-on experiences to learn about Aurora, connect with others, and develop skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern