Job Description
The Staff Mechanical Design Engineer will lead the development and integration of mechanical systems for Aurora's autonomous vehicle hardware, focusing on creating robust, manufacturable, and safety-critical electronic control units and compute modules. The role involves mechanical architecture design, prototyping, validation, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to support the deployment of self-driving technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design and architecture of ECU systems, including enclosures, thermal management, structural design, and packaging
- Own full lifecycle development from concept through production, including prototyping, validation, and manufacturing transition
- Define system-level requirements and translate them into detailed mechanical designs and specifications
- Design for high-performance compute systems with thermal solutions, EMI/EMC shielding, and durability considerations
- Prototype, validate, and iterate ECU hardware designs through rapid prototyping and testing
- Partner with manufacturing to optimize designs for DFM, DFA, and production support
- Collaborate with electrical, firmware, software, and vehicle teams to drive system-level tradeoffs and technical decisions
- Provide technical leadership, conduct design reviews, and mentor junior engineers
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (BS) or Master's degree (MS) in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field.
- Minimum of 8 years of industry experience in Mechanical Design.
- Proficient in CAD design and 2D drawing creation using GD&T, with Catia 3DX preferred.
- Prior experience working with Contractor Manufacturers in high volume settings, including Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), build support, and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes.
- Experience designing for harsh environments including shock, vibration, and temperature cycling with long-term durability considerations.
- Experience mitigating EMI/EMC through specifications for connector selection, board-level shielding, and wiring harnesses.
- Ability to apply a deep understanding of structural and thermal engineering principles to assess designs and validate simulation outcomes.
- Proficiency in generating 2D tolerance analysis, including the application of Root Sum Squares (RSS) and Monte Carlo methods when appropriate.
- Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes common to electromechanical products.
- Experience identifying critical failure modes and developing reaction plans to mitigate failures.
- Experience troubleshooting and conducting root-cause analysis of product and fleet issues.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary environments involving mechanical, electrical, and software teams.
- Strong presentation and documentation skills for participating in critical design decisions.
- Willingness to travel within the US 1-2 times a year and internationally 1-2 times a year.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: 163,000 - 236,000 per year
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Hybrid work environment with in-office presence at least 3 days per week
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