Job Description
The Systems and Safety Engineer will define, validate, and ensure the safety of the sensing capabilities of Aurora's autonomous vehicle system, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet safety and performance goals in a complex, safety-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and validate sensing capabilities of the autonomous vehicle to ensure safety and performance
- Own the requirements definition, allocation, and traceability within sensing systems
- Perform impact analysis related to product expansion, coverage, and sensing risks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elicit sensing requirements from system-level needs
- Conduct safety analyses such as HARA, FMEA, and STPA to assess risks associated with sensing
- Develop and execute verification and validation activities for sensing systems
- Analyze data and kinematics to support requirements and test coverage rationalization
- Support requirement management workflows, traceability, and documentation
- Facilitate cross-functional development activities, including design reviews and requirements reconciliation
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field
- 3 years of experience in systems engineering, safety engineering, or a related field
- Experience writing verifiable functional and non-functional requirements, preferably in autonomous systems
- Experience in a safety critical industry and software development standards, software safety fault hazard analysis, and requirements-driven software verification and validation strategies
- Proven ability to work in high-ambiguity environments with evolving priorities, while managing diverse stakeholders across software, product, and operations teams
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Benefits & Perks
Base salary range: 126,000 - 181,000 per year
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Hybrid work environment with at least 3 days in the office per week
Ready to Apply?
Join Aurora and make an impact in renewable energy
Stay Updated on Sustainability Jobs
Get the latest renewable energy jobs and career tips delivered to your inbox.
Job Alerts
Get notified about new sustainability jobs