Who we are
Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
The Aurora Driver will 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 aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.
What we are looking for
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.We’re searching for a Staff Technical Program Manager - Hardware NPI Test.
In this role you will
The Hardware NPI Test TPM will be responsible for providing planning, coordination and execution support for the Hardware NPI test team. This individual will work closely with design engineering, internal manufacturing, NPI test engineering, purchasing, supply-chain and the contract manufacturer.
Lead planning, execution, and management of day-to-day actions for hardware modules (lidar, computer, pods etc.) with regard to their readiness for manufacturing EOL (End of Line) test. Communicate with CM (Contract Manufacturers) on each program and drive escalation regarding items/schedule. Partner with the development, systems, and test technical leads to represent activities at the relevant cross-functional meetings.
Pro-actively schedule meetings or discussions with cross-functional partners to help unblock the engineering teams for manufacturing test readiness.
Act as a liaison between manufacturing test and the development teams regarding all items which are related to the product launch at CM and internal manufacturing.
Track and communicate manufacturing test yield, test data, and Pareto analysis to the stakeholders.
Provide manufacturing test readiness status updates, risk assessments, and mitigation plans for weekly hardware program reviews and updates.
Run Change Control Board for hardware test from B sample on, and manage all change request schedule/execution.
Required qualifications
Experience managing engineering changes in short schedule development cycle
Experience with developing safety critical hardware, bonus points for experience in robotics, automotive, or the aerospace/defense industry.
Experience with launching new hardware products to market and managing hardware product life cycles.
Strong technical understanding of manufacturing and EOL test processes and test data management.
Strong PLM experience with tools such as Arena
Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheets, MS Project, etc.
Experience with task management tools such as Jira, Jira Tools, Confluence, etc.
Desirable qualifications
At least 7 years experience managing complex hardware development programs and manufacturing processes
Preferred experience with moving prototype products to High Volume Manufacturing and/or new line bring up in Asia
Experience in a safety critical hardware industry (aerospace/defense, automotive, medical devices, etc)
Experience with the full product lifecycle (including development, verification, and market introduction)
Experience with AV or robotics
Experience and familiarity with the Agile development methodology (no certification is required)
The base salary range for this position is $181,000-$290,00 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s 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.
Working at Aurora
At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.
We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy, and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with some roles requiring more frequent in-office presence, up to 5 days per week, based on operational needs.
Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.
Our commitment to safety
At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.
Our commitment to inclusion
Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent education and experience
- Experience collecting data with electronic test equipment and data-acquisition systems
- Verification, validation, and testing experience with strong debugging skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including formal test reports and records
- Experience developing and sustaining manufacturing tests at scale
- Ability to read design drawings and wiring schematics
- Excellent analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving abilities
- Python programming experience
- Experience with Linux operating systems
- Experience with Google Suite, JIRA, JAMA, and Git
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- International travel to contract manufacturers for on-site bring-up and support
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering with mechatronics experience, a related field, or equivalent education and experience
- Experience with data aggregation
- Familiarity with FMCW LiDAR or RF transceivers
- Experience with optical system prototyping and characterization
- Experience with modern automotive electronics and diagnostic procedures
Aurora Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aurora and has not been reviewed or approved by Aurora.
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Healthcare Strength — A broad set of medical plan options with dental and vision, plus company‑paid life and disability, signals strong healthcare support. Mental wellness access, including coaching and therapy sessions, further strengthens the offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible vacation for salaried employees, 12 paid holidays, and reasonable sick time indicate generous time‑off provisions. Some roles also accrue substantial vacation days annually.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family‑forming reimbursement demonstrate meaningful support for growing families. Coverage for adoption, surrogacy, egg freezing, and genetic testing extends support beyond standard plans.
Aurora Insights
What We Do
Founded in 2017 by experts in the self-driving industry, Aurora is on a mission to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. To move both people and goods, the company is building the Aurora Driver, a platform that brings together software, hardware and data services to autonomously operate passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. Aurora is backed by Sequoia Capital, Baillie Gifford, funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, among others, and is partnered with industry leaders including Toyota, Uber, Volvo, and PACCAR. Aurora tests its vehicles in the Bay Area, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. The company has offices in those areas as well as in Bozeman, MT; Seattle, WA; Louisville, CO; and Wixom, MI. To learn more, visit aurora.tech. Aurora is backed by Amazon and Sequoia, among others, and has partnerships with leading transportation companies including PACCAR, Uber, FCA, and Hyundai Group. It tests its vehicles in the Bay Area, Pittsburgh, and Dallas and has offices in those cities as well as in Bozeman, Seattle, Denver, and Detroit. Aurora hires people who want to build the future of transportation. Join us!
