Aeva · 2 months ago
Senior Optical Module Test Development Engineer
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$126K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expAeva, Inc. is a company focused on transforming autonomy through innovative sensing and perception technology. They are seeking a Senior Optical Module Test Development Engineer to lead the development of test stations for LiDAR and other sensors, develop robust test methods, and collaborate with engineering teams and external vendors.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesComputer VisionNavigationSensor
Responsibilities
Lead the development of test stations used in the Lidar and other sensors manufacturing line, for optical modules and associated assemblies
Develop robust test methods and analysis routines for screening the modules and assemblies
Work with Contract Manufacturers (CM) to install and optimize stations for high volume manufacturing
Work with the engineering teams to periodically review and add test coverage and improve test throughput
Work with external vendors to evaluate, specify, and procure advanced test solutions for the module and associated assemblies
Responsible for Silicon Photonics characterization and photonic integrated circuits (PIC) at the wafer, chip, and module levels to support path finding programs
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience with Silicon Photonics, laser, or related photonics product development
MS or Ph.D. in Physics, Photonics, Optical engineering or related technical discipline
Experienced with optical instrumentation and alignment systems
Strong experience using Python for test automation and with data structures
Experience in communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, JTAG protocols for interfacing with embedded systems
Experience with JMP and database tools to perform statistical analysis for GR&R, correlation analysis for manufacturing processes
Benefits
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
Recent News
2026-01-07
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