Staff Safety Analyst at Aurora Innovation

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

187000.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Assessment, Statistical Analysis, Probabilistic Modeling, Data Analytics, Python, R, Data Visualization, Communication, Leadership, Mentorship, Safety Principles, Hazard Assessment, Data Collection, Performance Forecasting, Dashboard Creation, Modeling

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. We are searching for a Staff Safety Analyst on the Safety Analysis team who is a technical leader and go-to expert for risk and safety guidance, leveraging deep expertise to lead critical safety research. Your insights will drive the safety strategy and external safety communications, including the development of industry-leading, benchmark safety studies and frameworks. The role requires a strong background in risk and hazard assessment and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. You will be responsible for applying advanced statistical analysis and probabilistic modeling to support the safety case, inform hardware and software decisions, and identify critical risk factors. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders across engineering, operations, and product. In This Role, You Will: Lead the development of novel quantitative data analytics using both proprietary (Aurora-logged, sensor, system, integration testing data) and publicly available data (CRSS, FARS, state-level information). Author and present technical analyses and findings to diverse internal and external audiences, including stakeholders, authoritative bodies, and industry forums. Design and automate data collection and analysis to support ongoing safety programs. Extract insights from historical system safety performance to develop leading indicators for future performance forecasting. Develop models for safety metrics, targets, and indicators. Model self-driving vehicle behaviors at the system and subsystem levels. Develop and maintain reports and expressions of baseline risk coverage and application in operations. Design and develop expressions of risk benchmarking from similar industries. Create dashboards and reports for communicating risk, ranking, and anomalies. Mentor and lead junior team members, fostering their professional growth. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent applicable technical experience. 7+ years of progressive experience solving large-scale complex problems. Demonstrated experience in a safety related domain (e.g., transportation, aerospace, robotics, medical devices). Strong understanding of safety principles and risk assessment methodologies. Deep command of statistical methods, probabilistic modeling, and performing rapid exploratory data analysis. Expert in programming languages such as Python and R. Adept at querying, analyzing, and visualizing large datasets. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to various audiences. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to provide guidance and mentorship. Ability to work independently, as part of a cross-functional team, or as a project lead. Desirable Qualifications Advanced degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent applicable technical experience. Experience working in safety and risk, ideally complemented by a portfolio of publications, reports, or conference presentations. Familiarity with rapidly scaling operational environments. Proficient in working with advanced data transformation tools such as DBT. Skilled in building and deploying using Amazon Web Services (AWS) tools. Background in the Autonomous Vehicles, Aerospace, or Robotics domains. The base salary range for this position is $129,000 - $187,000 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. 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

Lead the development of quantitative data analytics and author technical analyses for diverse audiences. Collaborate with stakeholders to inform safety strategies and identify critical risk factors.