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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 - Vehicle Hardware V&V.

The TPM drives the detailed, bottoms-up engineering for key modules and developments that integrate into top-level, vehicle program objectives. TPMs are responsible for developing and publishing consolidated schedules that balance engineering development risk with program requirements.

TPMs work with internal and external stakeholders to identify requirements, track risks, set appropriate check-points, and drive technical alignment. In the tactical day-to-day development throughout the product life cycle, the TPM manages and communicates status, issues, and risks to, cross-functional partners and leadership across the company. The TPM also supports the development strategies for multi-generational hardware developments.

In this role you will:

Be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing execution of vehicle hardware verification activities
Lead planning, execution, and day-to-day developments for critical hardware verification efforts
Evaluate risks and communicate status to upper management and project stakeholders
Engage and energize the project teams to achieve aggressive goals.
Ensure program documents, design reviews, design change documentation, and risk analyses like FMEA are complete, current and available for key hardware developments
Manage cross-functional efforts for hardware validation and risk mitigation to balance schedule, cost, and quality
Instill an efficient program management mindset by introducing tools or processes that could support: workflows, decision-making, change management, schedule adherence, roles and responsibilities clarification, communication plans, action tracking, budget tracking
Partner with multiple cross-functions including, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Software, Manufacturing, Hardware Safety Engineering, and Global Supply Management (GSM).
Provide program management support for hardware sustainment issues, including; root cause analysis, containment and corrective action implementation, management of testing/inspection, and logistic support.
Provide program management support for closing out the hardware product safety case

Required Qualifications:

Experience managing hardware product validation with cross functional teams
Experience with mechanical and electrical hardware testing
Experience with launching new hardware products to market and managing hardware product life cycles
Strong understanding of the systems engineering process
Strong technical understanding of hardware design and verification/validation process
Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheets, MS Project, etc.
Experience with task management tools such as Jira Tools, Confluence, etc.
Able to be located in Mountain View CA or Pittsburgh PA
Ability to travel, up to 35%.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience with vehicle level validation testing
Experience with validation of automotive components
Experience with managing a product through automotive qualification milestones
Experience with electrical validation and reliability testing
Experience managing a budget
Experience using Jira and smartsheets
Experience supporting the development of TPM best practices

The base salary range for this position is $181,000 - $262,500 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
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We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.

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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.

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Technical Program Manager - Hardware Product Engineering