Senior Vehicle Platform Systems Safety Engineer at Aurora Innovation

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

216000.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Automotive Safety Standards, Data Analysis, System Integration, Requirements Management, Fault Handling, Test Planning, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Control Systems, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Systems, Software Systems, Safety Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Vehicle Architecture, Stakeholder Coordination

Industry

Software Development

Description

Who we are 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. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn. 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 Senior Vehicle Platform Systems Safety Engineer. In this role, you will Develop system level requirements for vehicle platforms based on Aurora’s intended application, operation domain, and hardware generations, and manage the exchange of content with OEM and supplier partners Analyze vehicle platform architectures, systems, and interfaces to understand vehicle behavior and identify potential functional, safety, or performance gaps, and propose mitigation strategies where necessary Generate platform-specific integration and fault-handling requirements for implementation by Aurora autonomy teams Develop, document, and execute detailed system level test plans for ensuring system requirements are met Own and deliver evidence to support Aurora’s Safety Case claims related to vehicle platform safety and performance Support new platform / vehicle / system commissioning of actuation interfaces, perform fault injection, analyze data to characterize system performance, support fleet issue troubleshooting, and provide cross-functional coordination Support process improvement initiatives related to ways of working with OEM partners Required Qualifications Experience designing and evaluating systems relative to automotive safety standards (ISO 26262) Four or more years of experience engineering and/or integrating complex automotive or robotic systems Experience managing requirements, traceability, reviews, and releases in industry-standard tools Strong data analysis skills and experience designing and executing experiments on electrical, mechanical, and software systems Knowledge of automotive system architectures and interactions at a component and system level (eg. control system, electrical system, electro-mechanical system) Detailed knowledge of automotive communication standards and hands on experience root causing vehicle issues based on logged data. Strong organizational skills; ability to coordinate efforts and requirements across a large number of stakeholders, internal and external, and across multiple locations BS or MS, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or another relevant engineering field Strong physics and engineering fundamentals spanning electrical, mechanical, and software systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desirable Qualifications Experience developing and/or implementing vehicle level control software for major subsystems (powertrain, battery, chassis, etc.) Experience with generating and reviewing safety analyses such as Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA), Failure mode and Effect analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Dependent Failure Analysis (DFA). Knowledge of class 8 truck-specific systems (e.g. air systems, trailers, etc.) The base salary range for this position is $135,000-$216,000 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. #LI-DW1 #Mid-Senior 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. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom. Commitment to inclusion Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech. For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.

Responsibilities

Develop system level requirements for vehicle platforms and analyze vehicle platform architectures to identify potential gaps. Generate integration and fault-handling requirements and support the commissioning of new platforms.