Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer

Aurora•Mountain View, CA

7d•$150,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Aurora is seeking a Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer to join its Hardware Reliability team and lead reliability efforts for next-generation hardware systems supporting the Aurora Driver. The role focuses on ensuring hardware robustness and helping bring a reliable, scaled autonomous-vehicle product to market in collaboration with partners including Volvo, PACCAR, and Aumovio (formerly Continental). The engineer will evaluate internal and external hardware designs, develop reliability test campaigns, own complex failure investigations, and drive corrective actions. The role also works cross-functionally to integrate reliability findings into hardware design and manufacturing processes. For roles based in Mountain View, California, the salary range is $150,000–$220,000 per year. The successful candidate is also eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits. Aurora expects employees to work from the office at least three days per week; some roles may require up to five days per week based on operational needs. Employees are expected to follow safety policies and contribute to a safe workplace.

Requirements

Proven experience developing and validating hardware products, such as compute systems and automotive sensors.
Understanding of failure physics for electronic, mechanical, and optoelectronic components as applied to hardware systems.
Ability to design and execute reliability test flows, including shock, vibration, and thermal testing, suitable for contract manufacturing environments.
Proficiency in analyzing hardware performance data and generating actionable insights.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience leading research and development at automotive companies.
Familiarity with AEC-Q, ISO-16750, and other relevant automotive reliability standards.
Experience evaluating the reliability of manufacturing and assembly processes as a product moves toward large-scale production.
Working knowledge of hardware-firmware interactions that are critical to hardware performance.
Conceptual understanding of materials science, PCBA BGA structural integrity, and the effects of conformal coatings on humidity exposure.

Responsibilities

Conduct hardware reliability assessments and design test campaigns for internal and external hardware designs to ensure they meet automotive standards.
Lead complex reliability failure investigations and drive corrective actions, including near-term containment and longer-term design or process mitigations.
Collaborate with Hardware Design, Systems Engineering, Hardware Safety, Field Operations, Embedded Software, and contract manufacturers to incorporate reliability findings into design and manufacturing processes.