Aeva · 1 month ago
Lidar Verification and Validation Engineer
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$104K/yr - $141K/yr
3+ years expAeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology. The Verification and Validation Engineer will focus on rigorous testing and quality assurance of LiDAR products, designing and deploying test solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesComputer VisionNavigationSensor
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy V&V hardware and software test solutions, systems, and automated test fixtures necessary for comprehensive Lidar sensor characterisation and validation
Contribute significantly to the implementation and maintenance of the test software architecture using industry best practices
Utilize strong Python skills to develop scripts and programs for test automation, data acquisition from sensors, and post-processing of results
Design and develop scenes containing objects placed at several range locations to characterize Lidar systems is a controlled environment
Execute detailed test plans, protocols, and test cases (functional, performance, reliability, environmental, etc.) on Lidar systems
Manage, process, and analyze large datasets generated from testing activities to identify performance trends, system anomalies, and root causes of failures
Generate accurate and timely V&V reports, including detailed test results, summaries, and documentation required for compliance and internal review
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, Hardware, Software) to review requirements, ensure testability, and drive timely issue resolution
Participate in defining and refining the overall V&V strategy and best practices under the guidance of the V&V Manager
Qualification
Required
BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience in Verification and Validation, Test Engineering, or Quality Assurance for complex hardware/software systems
Experience working with electromechanical or optical systems (experience with Lidar or similar sensor technology is a strong plus)
Strong proficiency in Python for test scripting, automation, and data analysis
Proven experience contributing to or implementing test software architecture and frameworks
Experience with data analysis techniques and tools for handling large datasets (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, MATLAB)
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Knowledge of measurement instruments and data acquisition hardware
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability in report generation
Highly analytical, methodical approach to problem-solving, and meticulous attention to detail
Preferred
System-level understanding of Lidar systems, including optics, mechanics, signal processing, and embedded software
Experience with Lidar perception concepts (e.g., point cloud processing, object detection) or other automotive sensor modalities (camera, radar)
Familiarity with industry standards for safety-critical systems, such as automotive safety (e.g., ISO 26262)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!
401k matching
Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards
Paid lunches, ping pong tournaments, and 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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