Who We Are
Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling semi-trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, its driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Toyota, FedEx, Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Uber, Uber Freight, U.S. Xpress, Werner, Covenant, Schneider, and Ryder. For Aurora's latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.
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 Senior CFD/Thermal Analyst.
In this role, you will
- Work within the Hardware Product Engineering group collaborating on requirements, design optimization, and fielding of complex hardware, specifically as it relates to analysis
- Verify hardware designs by utilizing CFD models using ANSYS simulation software
- Perform CFD analysis on various load cases assessing thermal design performance of sensors and computers.
- Complete a wide breadth of simulations from vehicle level models down to chip level design
- Baseline current hardware designs and iterate until they meet the criteria
- Collaborate on multidisciplinary project teams balancing the numerous constraints on hardware designs
- Document analysis results and provide the project team with direction
- Coordinate and perform validation tests along with the reliability team correlating to simulation results
- Work flexibly across the whole product development cycle with quick directional guidance as well as high fidelity rigorous simulation
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, or related.
- Detailed knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Conjugate Heat Transfer
- Deep understanding of complex assemblies and proven ability to produce high fidelity results
- Materials and Manufacturing process knowledge
- Ability to own projects and be an independent self-starter
- Strong technical documentation and communication of technical information
- Experience with ANSYS CFD tools including Workbench, Fluent, SpaceClaim, and Icepak
- Physical Testing and correlation
- Understanding of applicable environmental design requirements
Desirable Qualifications (this section is optional)
- Multiphysics simulation experience with ANSYS (FEA, FSI, Electromagnetics)
- Experience with electronics reliability and automotive industry
- Experience with thermal testing
The base salary range for this position is $156,000-$234,000 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.
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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 have offices in several locations across the United States, where we encourage team and cross-functional collaboration. Aurora offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and additional healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. We empower our employees and their families with options to further their unique physical, mental, and financial well-being.
Our Learning and Development offerings include Aurora Academy, where our people learn, develop, and practice the essential skills that drive Aurora's mission, continually up-leveling our team along the way. Our Careers page provides insight into career opportunities at Aurora, and you can find all the latest news on our Blog.
Safety is central to everything we do. Every employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. We seek candidates who take active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization's long-term success by working safely — no matter what.
We believe that self-driving technology has broad benefits – including increased access to transportation. To realize those benefits, we need a workforce with diverse experiences, insights, and perspectives — a workforce that reflects the communities our technology will serve.
