Mountain View, California, United States · Hybrid
$163k–$262k/yr
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 efficie…
Skills: Hardware reliability engineering, Failure analysis, Root cause analysis, Automotive standards, Drive by wire systems
NuroMountain View, California, United States · On-site
$194k–$291k/yr
Who We Are Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the wo…
Skills: C, C++, Go, Networking protocols, TCP/IP
NuroMountain View, California, United States · On-site
$194k–$291k/yr
Who We Are Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the wo…
Skills: C++20, Go, Networking, Linux networking stack, Socket programming
NuroMountain View, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$241k/yr
Who We Are Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the wo…
Skills: C++, Linux kernel, Device drivers, Robotics, Autonomous driving
NuroMountain View, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$241k/yr
Who We Are Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the wo…
Skills: C++, Linux kernel, Device drivers, Robotics, Autonomous driving
NuroMountain View, California, United States · On-site
$132k–$165k/yr
Who We Are Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the wo…
Skills: C++, Embedded systems, Real-time systems, Linux kernel, Device drivers
Mountain View, California, United States · On-site
$115k–$130k/yr
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powe…
Skills: Product operations, Technical program management, Process design, Scalability, Data analysis
Mountain View, California, United States · On-site
Overview Facilities Infrastructure Lead – Roofing & Pavement LOCATION: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: None CERTIFICATION: TRAVEL: As Needed SALARY: $125,000 – $1…
Skills: Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Roofing, Building Envelopes, Heavy Civil Construction
Mountain View, California, United States · On-site
$140k–$155k/yr
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powe…
Skills: Financial planning and analysis, Financial modeling, Accounting, Critical thinking, Data visualization
NuroMountain View, California, United States · On-site
$194k–$291k/yr
Who We Are Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the wo…
Skills: Machine Learning, Sensor Simulation, Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow
NuroMountain View, California, United States · On-site
$184k–$276k/yr
Who We Are Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the wo…
Skills: Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Sensor Fusion, Object Detection
NuroMountain View, California, United States · On-site
$194k–$291k/yr
Who We Are Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the wo…
Skills: ML Infrastructure, Infrastructure-as-Code, Workload Scheduling, Distributed Systems, Data Processing
NuroMountain View, California, United States · On-site
$194k–$352k/yr
Who We Are Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the wo…
Skills: Python, LLM research, Distributed systems, Agent systems, Machine learning
NuroMountain View, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$241k/yr
Who We Are Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the wo…
Skills: ML Infrastructure, Infrastructure-as-Code, Workload Orchestration, Distributed Systems, Terraform
NuroMountain View, California, United States · On-site
$194k–$291k/yr
Who We Are Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the wo…
Skills: Strategic Program Leadership, Executive Stakeholder Management, Technical Program Management, Business Operations, Operational Rigor
NuroMountain View, California, United States · On-site
$194k–$352k/yr
Who We Are Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the wo…
Skills: Vehicle Dynamics, Controls Theory, Embedded C, C++, ISO 26262
NuroMountain View, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$241k/yr
Who We Are Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world’s most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade ha…
Skills: Go, Distributed Systems, System Design, GCP, CloudSQL
NuroMountain View, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$241k/yr
Who We Are Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the wo…
Skills: External Communications Strategy, Media Relations, Technical Storytelling, Crisis Communications, Executive Coaching
NuroMountain View, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$241k/yr
Who We Are Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the wo…
Skills: ML Optimization, Quantization, Model Pruning, ML Compilers, GPU Profiling
NuroMountain View, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$241k/yr
Who We Are Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the wo…
Skills: Python, C++, Machine learning, Distributed systems, ML pipelines
Mountain View, California, United States • Hybrid
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Lead and oversee hardware reliability testing and validation for automotive drive-by-wire systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system robustness. Develop and implement testing protocols, analyze failure data to identify root causes, and drive continuous improvement in hardware design processes.
Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in hardware reliability engineering, preferably within the automotive or aerospace industries.
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 Staff Hardware Reliability Engineer. The Hardware Reliability team is dedicated to ensuring the robustness and dependability of hardware systems in the Aurora hardware stack. Our team is responsible for designing tests, and validating the hardware components that form the backbone of Aurora’s autonomous systems, ensuring they meet the highest Automotive standards of performance and durability under our tough field conditions.
Lead and oversee hardware reliability testing and validation for automotive drive by wire systems used in autonomous vehicles comprising ECUs, actuators, motors etc.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including external partners, as well as internal HW-systems, electrical, firmware, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams, to ensure overall system reliability.
Develop, implement, and monitor reliability testing protocols, including stress tests, environmental tests, and failure mode analysis.
Analyze failure data to identify root causes of hardware reliability issues and implement corrective actions.
Create detailed reports on reliability testing, findings, and corrective actions and present them to stakeholders to drive decisions around hardware improvements and risk.
Drive continuous improvement in hardware design and development processes to meet automotive reliability standards.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to reliability engineers, helping drive adoption of reliability best practices across teams.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics (preferred), Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience (5+ years) in hardware reliability engineering, preferably in the automotive, aerospace, or heavy-duty vehicle industry.
Strong understanding of hardware design principles, reliability testing methodologies (e.g., HALT/HASS, vibration, thermal cycling, humidity), and failure analysis techniques.
Experience working with joint development partners, systems and software development teams and HW/SW interactions.
Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for hardware reliability issues.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Python, JMP…) and familiarity with reliability prediction and assurance tools and methods (e.g., Weibull++, dFMEA)
Experience with hardware requirement concepts
Knowledge of automotive safety standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 26262, ISO 16750)
Experience with automotive electronics/ECU or compute hardware (thermal, power, connector reliability)
Experience working with contract manufacturers or Tier-1 suppliers on quality/reliability issues (PPAP, supplier corrective actions)
Prior experience mentoring engineers or driving reliability process adoption across teams
Test automation and infrastructure knowledge
For roles based in Mountain View, CA: The salary range for this position is $181,000 - $262,000 per year.
For roles based in Pittsburgh, PA: The salary range for this position is $163,000 - $236,000 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.
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.
We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.
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.
At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.
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 [email protected].
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.
Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) delivers self-driving technology to make trucking safer, more reliable, and more efficient.
Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, more reliable, and more efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system, initially designed to operate freight-hauling trucks. Aurora is partnering with industry leaders across the freight and logistics ecosystem, including FedEx, Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Uber Freight, Werner, Schneider, and Ryder. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech.
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Based on 195 listings with disclosed salaries, most transportation jobs in Mountain View, CA pay between $125k–$265k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
There are currently 211 open transportation positions in Mountain View, CA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Companies currently hiring include Aurora, Kodiak, Nuro, Cyngn, Reliable Robotics Corporation, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
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