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Verification and Validation Engineers qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, covering roles in systems testing, quality assurance, and product compliance. Canadian citizens get border approval in minutes; Mexican citizens use consular processing. Your degree field must align directly with V&V work to satisfy TN requirements.
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Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn. 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 Staff Vehicle Hardware Verification and Validation Engineer Lead. As the Senior Staff Vehicle Hardware Verification and Validation Lead, you will be responsible for defining, executing, and ensuring the technical integrity of all vehicle-level hardware testing. This crucial role involves orchestrating a comprehensive and intricate hardware test program, necessitating close collaboration with hardware, software, systems, and safety engineering teams. You will establish and enhance organizational standards for test execution and documentation. Furthermore, you will guide cross-functional engineering groups to guarantee the rigorous verification and validation of Aurora’s advanced hardware systems across all autonomous vehicle programs.
In this role you will
Strategy & Execution for Vehicle hardware V&V: Define, develop, and implement comprehensive test strategies and methodologies for autonomous hardware integrations and associated vehicle platform hardware, including design verification, system integration testing, and environmental verification. Work with internal resources and outside test facilities to execute vehicle level tests.
Technical Leadership: Act as the technical leader and subject matter expert for all vehicle level hardware V&V activities. You will be coordinating execution of vehicle level testing across all test owners of autonomous sub-systems and platform integrations including thermal management, drive-by-wire, power subsystems, and cleaning. You will align technical experts across these systems to execute on EMC, structural, and thermal testing. You will drive and set priority for critical root-cause analysis of complex system failures, ensuring robust corrective actions with cross-functional buy-in.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Establish and maintain high-impact working relationships with design, manufacturing, software, operations and safety teams to align on test requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
Data & Reporting: Oversee the standardization of data collection, analysis, and documentation of extensive vehicle level hardware tests. Create comprehensive technical reports and present clear, concise status updates and results to senior leadership.
* Tools & Infrastructure: Drive the process of defining and improving internal software test tools for test case execution, data collection, and analysis. Support the development and/or selection of additional data collection hardware and software for test execution.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in hardware testing, verification, and validation, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or lead role, within the automotive or aerospace industry. Experience in the Autonomous vehicle space would be advantageous.
Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of V&V processes, testing methodologies (e.g., statistical analysis, fault injection, hardware in the loop, RCCA process, hands on problem solving), and the development lifecycle for safety-critical hardware systems.
Technical Skills: Experience with utilizing test automation tools, and can speak to the challenges of working with software development teams to define and deliver relevant software test tools for hardware functional verification.
Experience with sensing and data collection. E.g. accelerometers, strain gauges, force transducers, fleet ops, data logging equipment and signal conditioning
Working knowledge of systems engineering practices and methodologies
Use of engineering programs for requirement management and work tracking (JAMA, JIRA)
Working experience with the latest automotive communication protocols
* Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex technical information to diverse audiences.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with vehicle durability testing
Experience with hardware module testing
Experience with hardware reliability
Proficiency in programming for test automation (e.g., Python, C++)
The base salary range for this position is $189,000 - $274,000 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.
Mid-Senior
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 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. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.
Our commitment to safety
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.
Our commitment to inclusion
Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech.
For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn. 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 Staff Vehicle Hardware Verification and Validation Engineer Lead. As the Senior Staff Vehicle Hardware Verification and Validation Lead, you will be responsible for defining, executing, and ensuring the technical integrity of all vehicle-level hardware testing. This crucial role involves orchestrating a comprehensive and intricate hardware test program, necessitating close collaboration with hardware, software, systems, and safety engineering teams. You will establish and enhance organizational standards for test execution and documentation. Furthermore, you will guide cross-functional engineering groups to guarantee the rigorous verification and validation of Aurora’s advanced hardware systems across all autonomous vehicle programs.
In this role you will
Strategy & Execution for Vehicle hardware V&V: Define, develop, and implement comprehensive test strategies and methodologies for autonomous hardware integrations and associated vehicle platform hardware, including design verification, system integration testing, and environmental verification. Work with internal resources and outside test facilities to execute vehicle level tests.
Technical Leadership: Act as the technical leader and subject matter expert for all vehicle level hardware V&V activities. You will be coordinating execution of vehicle level testing across all test owners of autonomous sub-systems and platform integrations including thermal management, drive-by-wire, power subsystems, and cleaning. You will align technical experts across these systems to execute on EMC, structural, and thermal testing. You will drive and set priority for critical root-cause analysis of complex system failures, ensuring robust corrective actions with cross-functional buy-in.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Establish and maintain high-impact working relationships with design, manufacturing, software, operations and safety teams to align on test requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
Data & Reporting: Oversee the standardization of data collection, analysis, and documentation of extensive vehicle level hardware tests. Create comprehensive technical reports and present clear, concise status updates and results to senior leadership.
* Tools & Infrastructure: Drive the process of defining and improving internal software test tools for test case execution, data collection, and analysis. Support the development and/or selection of additional data collection hardware and software for test execution.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in hardware testing, verification, and validation, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or lead role, within the automotive or aerospace industry. Experience in the Autonomous vehicle space would be advantageous.
Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of V&V processes, testing methodologies (e.g., statistical analysis, fault injection, hardware in the loop, RCCA process, hands on problem solving), and the development lifecycle for safety-critical hardware systems.
Technical Skills: Experience with utilizing test automation tools, and can speak to the challenges of working with software development teams to define and deliver relevant software test tools for hardware functional verification.
Experience with sensing and data collection. E.g. accelerometers, strain gauges, force transducers, fleet ops, data logging equipment and signal conditioning
Working knowledge of systems engineering practices and methodologies
Use of engineering programs for requirement management and work tracking (JAMA, JIRA)
Working experience with the latest automotive communication protocols
* Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex technical information to diverse audiences.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with vehicle durability testing
Experience with hardware module testing
Experience with hardware reliability
Proficiency in programming for test automation (e.g., Python, C++)
The base salary range for this position is $189,000 - $274,000 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.
Mid-Senior
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 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. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.
Our commitment to safety
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.
Our commitment to inclusion
Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech.
For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Verification And Validation Engineer
Align your degree to V&V engineering roles
TN approval hinges on a direct connection between your degree field and the job duties. A mechanical or electrical engineering degree supports hardware V&V roles; computer science supports software validation. Mismatches in credential framing are one of the most common TN denial triggers.
Document your testing methodology experience precisely
Employers sponsoring TN visas need to describe your duties using language that clearly falls under an USMCA-listed Engineer category. Make sure your resume and offer letter both reference standards like ISO 26262, DO-178C, or IEC 61508 to anchor the specialty occupation framing.
Target industries with established V&V compliance obligations
Aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and defense contractors employ V&V Engineers under regulatory mandates, making TN sponsorship a routine HR process for them. These sectors file consistently and their legal teams already understand the Engineer category requirements.
Verify the offer letter covers all TN filing requirements
Your offer letter must state your job title, duties, salary, employment start date, and that the position is temporary. Canadian professionals can use this letter at the port of entry directly; Mexican professionals need it for their consular appointment. Missing details cause same-day rejections.
Search for TN visa sponsorship jobs using Migrate Mate
Filtering by TN visa eligibility on Migrate Mate surfaces V&V Engineer roles at employers already prepared to sponsor the category. This cuts time spent on applications at companies unfamiliar with USMCA professional categories and the Engineer classification specifically.
Prepare for Canadian port-of-entry processing as a single session
Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly with CBP at the border or airport, with no advance USCIS filing needed. Bring your degree transcripts, the original offer letter, and your passport. CBP officers can issue TN status in one session, but incomplete documents end the process on the spot.
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Find Verification And Validation Engineer JobsVerification And Validation Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Verification and Validation Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, V&V Engineers qualify under the USMCA Engineer category, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering field and your duties involve systematic testing, validation protocols, or compliance verification. The degree-to-job alignment is what CBP or a consular officer evaluates, not the job title alone.
How does TN visa sponsorship for V&V Engineers compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-month USCIS wait. Canadian professionals can get TN status at a port of entry the same day an offer is signed. H-1B requires a lottery selection, a petitioning employer, and processing that typically spans months. For V&V Engineers with a qualifying degree and a U.S. offer, TN is faster and more predictable.
Where can I find V&V Engineer jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for TN visa sponsorship jobs in engineering disciplines, including V&V roles. Filtering by visa type means you're seeing employers already prepared to support USMCA-based hiring, rather than applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations deep in the interview process.
Can a Mexican citizen get TN status as a Verification and Validation Engineer?
Yes, but the process differs from the Canadian path. Mexican nationals must apply at a U.S. consulate and obtain a TN visa stamp before entering the country. The same qualification standards apply: a degree in an engineering field, a qualifying job offer, and duties that map to the USMCA Engineer category. Processing times depend on consulate scheduling.
What happens to my TN status if my V&V Engineer role changes significantly?
If your job duties shift substantially, your existing TN approval may no longer cover the position. A new TN petition or amended filing is required to reflect the updated role. This is especially relevant in V&V, where scope can shift from hardware to software validation or from product testing to process auditing across different project phases.
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