Senior System Test Engineer, Sensing Subsystem Test

Aurora Innovation


Job Location:

Pittsburgh, PA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 115 - 166
Posted on: 15 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Auroras mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely quickly and broadly.


The Aurora Driverwill create a new era in mobility and logistics one that will bring a safer more efficient and more accessible future to everyone.

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 follow us onLinkedIn.


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 searching for a System Test Engineer to join Auroras Sensing Subsystem Test Team. In support of Auroras 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.

In this role you will

  • Develop and maintain test strategies plans and procedures for the Perception subsystem of the Aurora Driver
  • 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
  • Proactively drive and design testing coverage strategies by defining test dimensions that align with the product milestones.
  • Implement coordinate and design diverse testing methods including simulation track and road testing in support of autonomy development and system verification and validation
  • Execute tests analyze results and identify defects or anomalies in subsystem behavior
  • Work closely with development teams to drive continuous performance assessment investigate root causes and drive resolution/risk acceptance of issues before release
  • Provide frequent simple and clear written and verbal communication of complex ideas to external teams peers and stakeholders
  • Design develop execute and train others in processes that embody test engineering best practice
  • Provides guidance and support to junior engineers and analysts
  • Establishes new test & evaluation processes at the project level and/or develops new tooling and methods.

Required Qualifications

  • Degree in or highly relevant experience in Systems Engineering Computer Science Information Systems Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or another relevant engineering field
  • 6 - 8 years of relevant industry experience
  • Proven experience in test and evaluation of complex systems
  • Demonstrated understanding of the interdependency of Requirements Decomposition Test Coverage and Deficiency Resolution
  • Experience with test methods tools and frameworks
  • Ability to synthesize data into meaningful information to support decision making
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Python bash) and query languages (e.g. SQL) with an emphasis around data management for test reports
  • Previous experience with autonomous systems (particularly automotive-based)
  • Previous experience specifically with Perception testing
  • Familiarity with software development methodologies version control systems (e.g. Git) and continuous integration (CI) pipelines

The base salary range for this position is $115K - $166.5K per year. Auroras pay ranges are determined by role level and location. Within the range the successful candidates 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.

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