Optical Engineer
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Job Location:
Mountain View, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About us:
Aevas 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:
Aeva is looking to bring on an Optical Engineer to join our dynamic fast-paced and highly innovative environment. The position will contribute to the design development and testing of complex optical sub-components and systems used within Aevas LiDAR coherent sensing system.
What youll be doing:
- Design and analyze optical systems including developing optical architectures evaluating tolerances manufacturability light budgets and other trade-offs.
- Perform sequential and non-sequential simulations of optical systems.
- Direct specification development for detailed drawings of optical components
- Generate and document new IP
What you have:
- Bachelors or Masters in optical engineering physics or related field.
- 3 years experience maturing optical systems designs from proof of concept to production
- Ability to model and script in ZEMAX Code V Fred or similar
- Experience in tolerance analysis stray-light and scattering analysis
- Experience with precision optical micro-optic and/or fiber optic components
- Hands-on laboratory skills in setting up testing validating and troubleshooting optical fiber optic and opto-mechanical subsystems
- Knowledge of limitations and fabrication of optics (molded polished diamond turned) as well as micro structures
Whats in it for you:
- Be part of a fast paced and dynamic team
- Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants
- Exceptional benefits: Medical Dental Vision and more
- Unlimited PTO: We care about results not punching timecards
$132000 - $179200 a year
Salary pay ranges are determined by role level and location. Within the range the successful candidates starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills experience certifications qualifications relevant education or training and market conditions. These ranges are subject to change in the future.
Depending on the position offered equity bonus and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to 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 and 11 paid holidays annually.
Key Skills
- Business Continuity Planning
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- Higher Education
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- Analytics
About Company
Aeva is building the next-generation of sensing and perception for autonomous vehicles and beyond using FMCW LiDAR technology.
