Senior System Test Engineer, Sensing Subsystem Test

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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Who we are</strong></p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br><a class="c-link c-link--focus-visible" href="https://aurora.tech/aurora-driver" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://aurora.tech/aurora-driver" data-sk="tooltip_parent">The Aurora Driver</a>&nbsp;will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://aurora.tech/" target="_blank">aurora.tech</a>&nbsp;or follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/auroradriver" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</p></div><p>Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all.&nbsp;We’re searching for a <strong>System Test Engineer</strong> to join <strong>Aurora’s Sensing Subsystem Test Team</strong>. In support of Aurora’s Safety Case, the Sensing Subsystem Test Team is responsible for supporting subsystem-level autonomy test development, verification, and validation by delivering decision-quality performance information via test and evaluation of the Aurora Driver.</p> <p><strong>In this role, you will</strong></p> <ul> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Develop and maintain test strategies, plans, and procedures for the Perception subsystem of the Aurora Driver</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Serves as SME for specific sub-system/capability/item in the Perception Subsystem and operates independently with customers (including Autonomy, Systems, Safety Engineering) to understand requirements and proactively define novel approaches to understand and improve performance</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Proactively drive and design testing coverage strategies by defining test dimensions that align with the product milestones.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Implement, coordinate, and design diverse testing methods including simulation, track, and road testing in support of autonomy development and system verification and validation</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Execute tests, analyze results, and identify defects or anomalies in subsystem behavior</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Work closely with development teams to drive continuous performance assessment, investigate root causes, and drive resolution/risk acceptance of issues, before release</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Provide frequent, simple, and clear written and verbal communication of complex ideas to external teams, peers, and stakeholders</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Design, develop, execute, and train others in processes that embody test engineering best practice</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Provides guidance and support to junior engineers and analysts</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Establishes new test &amp; evaluation processes at the project level, and/or develops new tooling and methods.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Degree in, or highly relevant experience in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another relevant engineering field</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">6 - 8 years of relevant industry experience</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Proven experience in test and evaluation of complex systems</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Demonstrated understanding of the interdependency of Requirements Decomposition, Test Coverage, and Deficiency Resolution</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Experience with test methods, tools, and frameworks</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Ability to synthesize data into meaningful information to support decision making</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desirable Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Python, bash) and query languages (e.g. SQL) with an emphasis around data management for test reports</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Previous experience with autonomous systems (particularly automotive-based)</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Previous experience specifically with Perception testing</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="1">Familiarity with software development methodologies, version control systems (e.g., Git), and continuous integration (CI) pipelines</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The base salary range for this position is $115K - $166.5K per year.&nbsp; Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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