Senior Staff Systems Engineer, LiDAR

Aurora Innovation • Bozeman, MT

78d • $178,000 - $285,000

About The Position

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. 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 will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. We’re searching for a Senior Staff Systems Engineer, LiDAR.

Requirements

• MS in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics (or equivalent experience)
• Familiarity with the theory and operation of Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes
• 4+ years of industry experience in sensor systems
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment
• Prior experience with complex, multi-domain systems
• Strong organizational abilities to drive and manage requirements end to end
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with contract manufacturers

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. (or equivalent)
• Automotive systems experience
• Familiarity with end-to-end product development of directly relevant systems, especially LiDAR systems
• Familiarity with embedded systems and signal processing (DSP, FPGAs)
• 5+ years of relevant industry expertise
• Familiarity with system engineering processes and best practices

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, characterize and tune Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) devices
• Perform system-level and sub-component tradeoff analysis
• Analyze system-level issues through collaboration with HW and SW teams to understand factors affecting the system performance in real-world scenarios
• Define validation procedures for new component and product variants
• Interface and manage technical direction of external vendors and contractors for LiDAR components and modules
• Prepare and present technical reports for management
• Partner with multiple functions including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Firmware Engineering, Validation & Verification, Reliability, Product Integration, Manufacturing, Hardware Safety Engineering, Program Managers, and Global Supply Management (GSM)

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Equity compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree