Technical Field Applications Engineer (Optical Displacement Sensing)

Mountain View, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 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:

We are looking for a technically strong and customer-focusedField Applications Engineer (FAE)with experience inoptical sensors LiDAR or displacement sensing. In this role you will be the technical interface between our customers and our engineering teamssupporting product evaluations solving complex application challenges and ensuring an exceptional customer experience.

The ideal candidate is curious about customer applications comfortable with complex systems and excited to help customers succeed with cutting-edge sensing technologies.

What youll do:

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%).

What youll have:

Masters or PhD degree in Optics Physics Mechatronics Electrical Engineering or related field.
Experience working withoptical sensors LiDAR systems displacement sensors or similar technologies.
Strong understanding ofoptics electronics and complex system integration.
Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
Comfortable working in hands-on lab environments and real-world field conditions.

Nice to have:

Practical understanding ofoptics or optical metrology.
Knowledge ofalgorithms 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).
Pythonskills for data analysis automation and scripting.
Strong problem-solving mindset and curiosity about customer applications.
Proven ability to focus on customer success and satisfaction.

Whats in it for you:

Opportunity to work with leading-edge optical sensing and metrology technology.
A high-impact customer-facing role with direct influence on product and application success.
Collaborative environment with strong support from engineering and leadership teams.
Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants
Exceptional benefits: Medical Dental Vision and more
Unlimited PTO: We care about results not punching timecards

$132400 - $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.

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 integra...