Job Description
The Senior Staff Systems Engineer, LiDAR at Aurora is responsible for evaluating and tuning LiDAR sensor devices, analyzing system performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing external vendors to develop advanced LiDAR systems for autonomous vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate, characterize, and tune Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) devices
- Perform system-level and sub-component tradeoff analysis
- Collaborate with hardware and software teams to analyze system performance issues
- Define validation procedures for new components and product variants
- Interface with and manage external vendors and contractors for LiDAR components and modules
- Prepare and present technical reports for management
Requirements
- Evaluate, characterize, and tune Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) devices.
- Perform system-level and sub-component tradeoff analysis.
- Analyze system-level issues through collaboration with hardware and software teams to understand factors affecting system performance in real-world scenarios.
- Define validation procedures for new component and product variants.
- Interface and manage the technical direction of external vendors and contractors for LiDAR components and modules.
- Prepare and present technical reports for management.
- Partner with multiple functions including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Firmware Engineering, Validation Verification, Reliability, Product Integration, Manufacturing, Hardware Safety Engineering, Program Managers, and Global Supply Management.
- Hold a Master’s degree in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or equivalent experience.
- Have familiarity with the theory and operation of Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes.
- Have at least 4 years of industry experience in sensor systems.
- Be able to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Have prior experience with complex, multi-domain systems.
- Possess strong organizational abilities to drive and manage requirements end to end.
- Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have experience working with contract manufacturers.
- Be willing to work in-office at the Mountain View, CA office 3 days per week, with 5 days encouraged.
- Be able to travel domestically up to 15% of the time, including occasional international travel.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $212,000 - $340,000 per year
Work schedule: In-office, 3 days per week, with 5 days encouraged
Work environment perks: Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Additional benefits: Annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits
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