Industrial Designer

About This Role

This role is for a Mid-Level to Senior Industrial Designer who enjoys the craft of design and the process of building real products for self-driving technology. The designer will be part of a tight feedback loop, iterating, prototyping, and refining user-focused designs and developing integrated solutions that are innovative, reliable, and manufacturable at scale. The role involves close collaboration with experienced engineering teams and OEM partners, prioritizing practical problem-solving, clear communication, and hands-on engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop thoughtful user-centric, well-resolved design solutions for self-driving kit vehicle integration and user interactions
• Engage with user researchers and product team experts
• Communicate ideas through sketching, CAD, and high-quality visual assets to support storytelling and curation of concepts, in collaboration with design and marketing teams
• Partner closely with engineering and aero partners to balance design intent with performance and feasibility
• Collaborate with vehicle teams for seamless platform integration including mounting, protection, serviceability, and applying DFM principles in support of scalability
• Prototype and test designs to validate decisions and identify potential issues early in the process
• Collaborate with OEM partners and suppliers to align on requirements and maintain practical documentation to support the manufacturing process

Requirements

• 3-6+ years of experience in industrial, automotive or product design
• A portfolio demonstrating strong execution and a grasp of the end to end process from discovery through DFM refinement
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Solid Works, CATIA, Alias, Keyshot or similar) for A-Surface design iteration development and visualization
• Strong sketching skills used as a thinking tool and high fidelity presentation tool internally and externally
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding, CNC, sheet metal, etc.) and experience collaborating with engineers on complex products

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with OEM or product design studio development environments and supplier collaboration
• Exposure to sensor integration, including LiDAR, radar, and cameras
• A strong curiosity regarding product assembly and a willingness to refine designs based on real-world constraints
• High ownership, a focus on quality outcomes, and meticulous attention to detail

About the Company

Aurora's mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver aims to create a new era in mobility and logistics, bringing a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all.