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Aurora is seeking a talented Senior Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in Sensor Cleaning Systems to help us build a transportation ecosystem that enhances road safety, ensures timely delivery of essential goods, and promotes efficient and accessible mobility for everyone.
The HPE Mechanical Design team is tasked with developing all custom hardware modules in the Aurora Driver Kit (ADK), which includes Compute modules, Sensor Pods, and Lidar systems. This collaborative team works across various functions, including Electrical Engineering, layout design, computer-aided engineering (CAE), reliability testing, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), new product introduction (NPI), operations, and other R&D teams, to deliver robust and scalable electro-mechanical solutions that empower the Aurora Driver. Our team is involved from the earliest stages of product conception and technology exploration, all the way through to mass production with our manufacturing partners.
The ideal candidate should possess substantial experience in developing electromechanical systems that ensure sensor cleanliness in challenging weather and environmental conditions. They should have a comprehensive understanding of the entire development process, from initial design through functional verification to scaling manufacturing for market release. A proven track record of design ownership in delivering automotive hardware within the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) or Autonomous Vehicles (AV) sector is essential. This role focuses on enhancing and advancing the Aurora sensor cleaning system, collaborating with perception, sensor, and product teams to create robust solutions.

