Aeva · 4 weeks ago
Technical Field Applications Engineer (Optical Displacement Sensing)
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$132K/yr - $179K/yrAeva is a company focused on transforming autonomy with its innovative sensing and perception technology. They are seeking a technically strong and customer-focused Field Applications Engineer to act as the technical interface between customers and engineering teams, supporting product evaluations and solving application challenges.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesComputer VisionNavigationSensor
Responsibilities
Act as the primary technical contact for customers using or evaluating our optical sensing products
Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable system configurations and solutions
Provide technical guidance on sensor integration, calibration, data interpretation, and optimization
Conduct product demos, application studies, proof-of-concept testing, and onsite support
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and system-level issues in the lab and at customer sites
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, and Sales to communicate customer needs and influence roadmap decisions
Create technical content: application notes, integration guides, troubleshooting documents, and demo scripts
Support automation, testing, and data analysis activities using Python (as needed)
Ensure high customer satisfaction through responsive communication and proactive problem-solving
Travel to customer sites, industry events, and field deployments (approx. 20%)
Qualification
Required
Master's or PhD degree in Optics, Physics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Experience working with optical sensors, LiDAR systems, displacement sensors, or similar technologies
Strong understanding of optics, electronics, and complex system integration
Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
Comfortable working in hands-on lab environments and real-world field conditions
Preferred
Practical understanding of optics or optical metrology
Knowledge of algorithms, or signal processing workflows
Knowledge of coherent optical detection, such as FMCW, or interferometry
Experience with complex or multi-component systems (optical, mechanical, electronic, software)
Python skills for data analysis, automation, and scripting
Strong problem-solving mindset and curiosity about customer applications
Proven ability to focus on customer success and satisfaction
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Unlimited PTO
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.
Founded in 2017
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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