Photonics Test Development Engineer

Aeva, Inc.(28 days ago)

Mountain View, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$166,043 - $223,823 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

The Photonics Test Development Engineer at Aeva designs and develops test platforms for photonic components used in advanced LiDAR systems. The role supports both internal validation and manufacturing by building and qualifying sophisticated optical test systems. It is embedded in a fast-paced startup environment focused on cutting-edge silicon photonics and autonomous sensing technology. The engineer will collaborate with vendors and internal teams to bring robust, production-ready test solutions to life.

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Required Skills

Test Platform Design
System Qualification
Optical Alignment
Vendor Management
Photonics Testing
Fixture Design
Motion Integration
System Integration
System Debug
Python Programming

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Qualifications

MS in Optical Engineering
PhD in Optical Engineering
MS in Physics
PhD in Physics
MS in Mechanical Engineering
PhD in Mechanical Engineering

About Aeva, Inc.

aeva.ai

Aeva develops 4D LiDAR sensors and perception software for autonomous navigation and advanced driver assistance. Using FMCW (frequency-modulated continuous-wave) LiDAR, their systems measure range and velocity per point, improving object detection, rejection of interference, and motion-aware perception. They deliver integrated hardware and software solutions for OEMs, robotaxi and commercial vehicle fleets, robotics and infrastructure applications, emphasizing long range, high resolution, and production readiness. Their technology aims to accelerate safe, scalable deployment of autonomy and ADAS.