Systems Test Engineer II

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This role is within Aurora’s Vehicle Integration Test and Evaluation group, which is responsible for bridging the gap between Autonomous Vehicle development and real-world deployment by testing and evaluating the continuously evolving integration of a vehicle platform, sensors, compute platform and autonomy software. The role will consist of joining a small team that at its core specializes in collaborative test creation, hands-on test execution, initial results analysis and formal results reporting. Success in this role will require the ability to work independently, continuously learn, apply continuous work improvement processes, maintain flexible hours and perform in a collaborative environment.

In this role you will

• Establishing and maintaining a technical understanding of the fully integrated product (System-of-Systems) that spans across software and hardware design

• Collecting and/or generating artifacts (primarily test or demonstration related artifacts) that provide verification evidence for behavioral, functional and safety requirements at higher levels of integration

• Thorough designing and planning of test scenarios that may be executed in a variety of operational environments

• Safe and efficient hands-on test execution and observation in a dynamic vehicle

• Testing will primarily be conducted at local closed course facilities, but occasional travel to third party facilities will be required

• Timely analysis of both real-time test observations and recorded data

• Diligent reporting of formal test results to various internal stakeholders, with a focus on characterizing potential product deficiencies

• Identifying safety related hazards associated with elevated risk testing and then assessing the associated initial risk, applying appropriate mitigations, and communicating the residual risk for acceptance/rejection

• Establishing and maintaining familiarity with the increasingly capable suite of offline test environments at Aurora to support a comprehensive and complimentary test coverage approach

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Robotics or a related field

• Minimum 3+ years of experience conducting hands-on test and evaluation of a highly-integrated, safety-critical product

• Experience with the right side of the Systems Engineering ‘V’ - increasing levels of verification and validation with an understanding of product operation and maintenance

• Real-world experience with the application of risk management concepts

• Comfortable working with ambiguity, evolving priorities and challenging problems

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with formal product requirement management software such as Jama

• Experience with CAN bus messages and associated diagnostic software such as Vector CANalyzer software

• Experience with ethernet communications and associated diagnostic software such as Wireshark

• Familiarity with Python and/or C++ and modern software development practices, designs and release processes

The base salary range for this position is $126,000 - $181,000 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
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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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