Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Sensor Cleaning

• Design and validate electromechanical components and systems to keep automotive sensors free of debris and contaminants such as rain, snow, ice, bugs, and dirt. • Design and validate surrogate test infrastructure to simulate weather and other contamination sources in support of ADK component and integration validation • Design and integrate sensor cleaning solutions with surrounding Aurora Driver Kit (ADK) components and with OEM vehicle interfaces • Hands-on prototype next generation sensor cleaning systems in lab, track, and real world environments and conditions • Collaborating with manufacturing partners to kick off mass production tooling and complete engineering builds leading up to the start of high volume production • Collaborate with software perception, hardware sensor development, and product teams to refine and support requirements development and OEM engagement • Manage external suppliers and internal cross functional test teams to execute projects according to design, cost, and schedule commitments

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of industry experience in automotive ADAS systems or sensor development and design • Strong background in mechanical design, applied fluid dynamics, robotics and/or mechatronics • Proven strong background in developing and executing hands on test campaigns • Skilled in the use of solid modeling CAD tools (ideally CATIA V6) • Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing methods and conventions in accordance with ASME 14.5-2009 • Experience working directly with and managing relationships with suppliers, ideally automotive OEMs and/or Asia-based Contract Manufacturers • Excellent oral, written, and communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills • Experience conducting CFD analysis, ideally with ANSYS Workbench • Experience in automotive cameras and sensors is a plus • Experience with Matlab or Python or equivalent tool is a plus The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $240,000 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. #Mid-Senior 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. 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 .