Senior Systems Engineer, Hardware Systems

Aurora•Dallas, TX

1d•$135,000 - $196,000•Hybrid

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. 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 Systems Engineer in the Hardware Systems and Safety Organization. Aurora’s Systems Engineers work closely with product and engineering design teams to develop implementable design concepts and requirements. Collaboration and teamwork are essential for bringing various stakeholders together, and guide implementation decisions across different disciplines. The successful candidate will be a self-starter and able to work independently, learn, tailor and execute processes, and perform in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical or Aerospace or Mechatronics or Computer Science Engineering and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
2+ years of industry experience in systems engineering
2+ years of industry experience in system test planning and execution (verification and validation)
Strong organizational abilities to drive and manage field issues end to end
Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with local and remote teams and quickly drive issue resolution

Nice To Haves

Proven expertise in diagnosing issues related to system interactions on automated vehicles or other robotic systems.
Using hand held diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, o-scopes etc.
Using laptop based industry standard diagnostic service equipment - Cummins Insite, Eaton Service Ranger, International Diamond Builder, KB Diag etc.
Setting up and deploying data acquisition devices for both analog (current, voltage, temp) and digital (CAN Logging) domains,
Proficiency in analyzing large amounts of data from different sources (autonomy logs, telematics and diagnostic tools, CAN traces, operator statements, etc) to reconstruct event sequences during failures and identify correlations within the system and across the fleet. Ability to leverage enterprise AI tools and custom AI workflows/skills to accelerate complex data crunching, streamline root cause analysis, and speed up system triage.
In depth knowledge of automotive and commercial vehicle communication networks and standards (J1939 CAN, LIN), including physical layer and application layer implementation and troubleshooting. Knowledge of common automotive power generation and distribution architectures and components.
Understanding of common cause and cascading faults, as well as fault tolerant and fail-operational architectures intended to mitigate them.
Ability to convert investigation findings into clear, verifiable engineering requirements and updated analyses (e.g. FMEAs)
Experience creating test plans for validating fixes on system benches (HIL) and on vehicles.
Skill in synthesizing high-density log data and engineering analysis into clear, executive-level summaries that drive critical operational decisions.
Ability to aggregate findings for sharing with partners or suppliers in order to enable internal investigation and/or justify change requests.

Responsibilities

Apply strong analytical and system level troubleshooting skills to execute troubleshooting from symptoms to possible causes by seeking out and examining / interpreting the right information to provide system context.
Lead complex technical investigations of vehicle fleet behaviors from initial bug escalation through root-cause analysis and remediation, including power distribution, thermal, sensor cleaning, external HMI, emergency signaling, audio, telematics, and associated mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic interfaces.
Formulate and conduct tests to replicate anomalies observed in the field within controlled settings, leveraging closed-course evaluations, fault injection, Hardware-in-the-Loop setups, and custom diagnostic instruments.
Formulate and roll out short term containment measures and long term corrective actions for that could take the form of firmware adjustments, system architecture updates, or operational control refinements as applicable. This includes running corrective actions through the change control process at Aurora and making requirements updates in Aurora’s requirements data base.
Partner with adjacent teams to streamline existing workflows for bug escalation, field diagnostics, and root cause analysis to scale sustaining capabilities across fleet growth.
Investigate end of line issues found at the production facility around thermal, power, cleaning, HMI, audio sub systems. Ensure a clear handoff to production once root cause is confirmed.
Build automated test scripts and run HIL bench diagnostics to troubleshoot subsystem issues early, minimizing dependency on vehicle-level testing.
Travel to locations where field issues are discovered for the purpose of investigation. (30% of total time)