# Senior Staff TLM, Hardware Test Infrastructure at Aurora

- Company: Aurora
- What the company does: Step inside the world of self-driving freight, powered by the Aurora Driver. Delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. Backed by Greylock, Index and Lightspeed.
- Company website: https://aurora.tech/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Mountain View, CA
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $189K to $274K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-10
- Apply by: 2026-10-25
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/aurora-operations-inc/9317a2d0-109a-499e-85d1-3391ca7175bf
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/aurora-senior-staff-tlm-hardware-test-infrastructure/

## About the role

Leadership & People Management: Direct a team of engineers, technicians, and contractors across multiple shifts, managing daily lab operations and team performance. Test Execution & Lab Management: Oversee hardware reliability testing (10+ modules) and optimize operations of 4 internal labs across 2 physical sites, as well as third-party testing facilities.

## What they're 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
- Strong understanding of hardware design principles, reliability testing methodologies (e.g., HALT/HASS, vibration, thermal cycling, humidity), and failure analysis techniques
- Deep hands on experience with automated test equipment design, test equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, purchasing
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Experience with managing people and lab management
- Knowledge of automotive safety standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 26262, ISO 16750)

Tags: Hardware & Embedded Engineering