Hardware Engineering Intern, HW Systems

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.

What we are looking for

The Hardware Systems Applications Engineering team at Aurora is seeking a candidate with expertise in diagnosing complex issues within electromechanical systems and driving them to resolution, who also has excellent communication and cross-functional project management skills. Aurora’s Hardware Systems Applications Engineers work closely with both engineering design teams and teams in the field to deeply understand the current state of all of our hardware systems at any given time to enable rapid issue debugging, development of issue resolution plans, and influence of future system designs.

In this role, you will:

• Work on-site at our Pittsburgh facility

• Frequently work hands-on with Aurora’s self driving truck test fleet

• Use a diverse set of applications and tools to perform technical analysis and investigate/resolve issues with self-driving HW systems for commercial truck vehicles

• Build dashboards and tools to track the performance of the hardware in the field

• Analyze log files and plot event data (Eg. Python, SQL, Vector CANalyzer) to reconstruct the series of events leading up to an issue

• Present test results and issue investigation summaries

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing BS/MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Fundamental software engineering skills (Python, SQL)

• Basic knowledge of automotive networking (CAN + Ethernet) and electrical diagnostic tooling

• Returning to a degree-granting program after the internship concludes (Summer/Fall 2026)

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to work with lab and field data acquisition systems/equipment - including but not limited to oscilloscopes, Labjack, Vector, Wireshark, and in-house DAQ tooling.

• Ability to interpret and work with a diverse set of operating systems and applications, including but not limited to Linux and Vector CANalyzer.

• Ability to be objective (data-driven) and apply the scientific process.

• Ability to interpret complex system architecture and wiring diagrams.

• Ability to get hands-on with heavy machinery for the purpose of data acquisition and issue investigation.

• Ability to interpret and provide well-formed, objective feedback on complex system requirements, designs, and processes.

• Ability to create rich technical reports summarizing complex issue investigations with quantifiable results.

• Ability to handle a diverse set of daily tasks ranging from high-level process development to low-level field issue debugging.

Hourly Rate in Pittsburgh, PA

The base hourly pay rate for this internship is as follows:

• $44.00 per hour for interns pursuing an undergraduate degree;

• $47.00 per hour for interns pursuing a master’s degree; and

• $52.00 per hour for interns pursuing a doctoral degree.

Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship. Aurora does not offer J-1 visa sponsorship for interns.

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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.

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.

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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.

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