Technical Field Applications Engineer (Optical Displacement Sensing)

Aeva, Inc.(1 month ago)

Mountain View, CAOnsiteFull TimeMedior$96,700 - $130,170 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

The Field Applications Engineer at Aeva serves as the primary technical liaison between customers and internal engineering teams for advanced optical sensing products. The role focuses on supporting product evaluations and integrations of 4D LiDAR and related sensor technologies into customer systems. It combines customer-facing responsibilities with hands-on lab and field work. This position directly influences product direction by relaying customer needs and application insights back into the organization.

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Required Skills

Customer Support
Optical Sensors
LiDAR Systems
Displacement Sensing
System Integration
Optics Knowledge
Electronics Knowledge
Technical Consulting
Sensor Calibration
Data Interpretation

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Qualifications

Master’s in Optics
Master’s in Physics
Master’s in Mechatronics
Master’s in Electrical Engineering
PhD in Optics
PhD in Physics
PhD in Mechatronics
PhD in Electrical Engineering

About Aeva, Inc.

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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.