Aeva, Inc.

Photonics Module Engineer

Full-Time

$164,333 – $222,365 per year

TLDR

Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver photonics-based modules and FMCW LiDAR systems, modeling innovative photonics solutions for diverse lidar and depth-sensing markets.

Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions. Role Overview: As a Photonics Module Engineer you will be partnering with cross functional teams to deliver photonics based modules and FMCW lidar systems to the market. You will engage with the internal teams to model and analyze novel photonics solutions to deliver products to various lidar, depth sensing, and photonics markets. You will be a critical part of the development and demonstration of new photonics designs, advancing the capabilities of Aeva’s product line. What will you do:

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 photonic 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

What you have:

2+ years of hands-on experience in characterization of photonic systems, 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 or optical transceivers, preferably chip scale implementations
Background in system level modeling for lidar or optical links.
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

Aeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Equity Compensation

Equity

Health Insurance

comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid holidays

11 paid holidays annually

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Flexible time off

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Aeva, Inc.

Aeva builds advanced perception technology with its 4D LiDAR sensors, enabling smarter and safer decision-making across various applications, including automated driving, industrial robotics, and security. By integrating all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip, Aeva’s solutions are compact yet powerful, setting a new standard for autonomy in multiple sectors.

Founded: Founded 2016
Employees: 201-500 employees
Industry: Industrial Conglomerates

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