Staff Optical Mechanical Design Engineer

$181,000 - $290,000/Yr

Aurora Innovation - Moffett Field, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Moffett Field, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Staff Optical Mechanical Design Engineer at Aurora will be responsible for designing and validating opto-mechanical enclosures for next-generation automotive sensors. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development and mass production of optical sensor products, contributing to the advancement of self-driving technology.

Responsibilities

• Designing and validating opto-mechanical enclosures that meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost requirements.
• Collaborating with Contract Manufacturers to initiate mass production tooling and complete engineering builds.
• Performing, documenting, and presenting engineering analysis and testing of opto-mechanical sensor performance.
• Hands-on prototyping and validating next-generation automotive sensors.
• Presenting, documenting, and educating others on mechanical and optical architectural decisions.
• Directing junior-level engineers and assisting senior-level engineers on various projects.
• Creating 3D models, 2D drawings, and engineering BOMs in CATIA 3DX.
• Performing basic structural/thermal analysis using hand calculations and FEA.
• Evaluating and characterizing optical elements and mounts.
• Implementing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) methods in accordance with ASME 14.5-2009.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of industry experience in Opto-Mechanical Design.
• Strong background in mechanical engineering, optics, mounting of optical components, and packaging.
• Skilled in the use of solid modeling CAD tools (ideally CATIA).
• Experience with optical analysis using Zemax or equivalent tool.
• Experience managing relationships with suppliers, ideally automotive OEMs and/or Asia-based Contract Manufacturers.
• Proven strong analytical and hands-on engineering skills.
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing methods in accordance with ASME 14.5-2009.
• Ability to work in a hands-on prototyping and test environment.
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience conducting FEA thermal/structural analysis, ideally with ANSYS Workbench.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in automotive cameras and sensors is a plus.
• Experience with Matlab or Python or equivalent tool is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Learning and Development offerings including Aurora Academy for skill development.
• Annual bonus and equity compensation.