Aeva · 2 months ago
Photonics Lidar Engineer
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$155K/yr - $210K/yr
2+ years expAeva, Inc. is focused on transforming autonomy through innovative sensing and perception technology. The Photonics Lidar Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver photonics-based FMCW lidar systems, engaging in modeling, analysis, and prototype development for various markets.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesComputer VisionNavigationSensor
Responsibilities
Validate models by designing and conducting experiments for empirical data collection and analysis
Detailed simulations and modeling of link, power, and thermal budgets to deliver lidar systems to specification
Work closely with photonics designers, optics, mechanical engineers, and system engineers to create system POC and provide technical guidance for full system prototype designs
Manage core technical details of new photonics prototypes and systems to ensure key results from concept phase translate through to full system demonstration
Perform FA and debugging for early prototypes
Qualification
Required
2+ years of hands-on experience in characterization of lidar systems, photonic components, subassemblies, and/or modules
Excellent understanding of active and passive photonics components, electrical components, and thermal/mechanical interfaces
MS or PhD in electrical engineering, physics, or other photonics related field
Experience with lidar systems and depth sensors, preferably chip scale implementations
Background in system level modeling for lidar
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to learn on the fly
Experience using python, MATLAB, JMP, R, or similar for modelling and data analysis
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards
Equity, bonus, and other forms of compensation
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Pre-tax commuter and health care/dependent care accounts
401k plan
Life and disability benefits
Flexible time off
Paid parental leave
11 paid holidays annually
Company
Aeva
Aeva develops a sensing and perception paradigm for autonomous machines.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$568.5MKey Investors
ApolloLG InnotekSylebra Capital
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $100M
2025-07-29Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2025-05-14Post Ipo Equity· $50M
Leadership Team
Soroush Salehian
Co-founder and CEO
Mina Rezk
Co-Founder
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