Aeva · 1 month ago
Senior Manager, Photonics and PCBA Test Engineering
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $245K/yr
10+ years expAeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology. The role involves leading the Photonics and PCBA Test Engineering team to design and deploy automated test stations for manufacturing, while driving continuous improvement and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesComputer VisionNavigationSensor
Responsibilities
Lead the test and automation engineering teams consisting of software development, hardware design and validation
Lead the development of test stations and optical aligners for Aeva’s LiDAR manufacturing line, including hardware design, automation and integration with factory MES systems
Influence the design of stations (DfT and DfM) for touch-free assembly in the manufacturing line. This involves driving collaborations with contract manufacturers and equipment vendors to integrate material handling systems and factory automation
Drive DfT, design and development of PCBA test stations such as ICT and FCT used in our manufacturing line
Develop the test strategy for the product, working cross-functionally with stakeholders such as the product design, manufacturing, and quality teams to determine test requirements and drive execution of associated projects
Drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing process by analyzing manufacturing data to identify trends and identify root causes of failures
Collaborate and influence the product development process and schedules, lead yield reporting and failure analysis process
Qualification
Required
Master's or PhD degree in optical engineering or a related field
10+ years of experience in test and automation engineering, with at least 5 years in mid-level management roles
Experience in developing custom stations for test and assembly that have been deployed in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Strong experience in Python, C++ and Labview programming, and agile management of software teams
Experience working in optics and/or photonics product development
Experience with PCBA test and design for test for ICT and FCT
Experience working with industrial robots and handling systems
Previous experience in leading and managing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving results
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and provide effective solutions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k matching
Unlimited PTO
Paid lunches
Ping pong tournaments
Fun team off-sites
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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