Photonics Test Development Engineer

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 Photonics test development engineer to join our test development team!

What youll be doing:

Responsible for design development and qualification of test platforms used for internal validation and deployment in our manufacturing line.
Develop and optimize alignment routines for lens and other optical components used in our integrated core sensing optical module.
Work with external vendors to evaluate specify and procure advanced test platforms and burnin stations for photonics components such as lasers detectors and Silicon Photonics based Photonic integrated circuits (PIC)
Design test fixtures and integrate with motion stages for custom PIC laser and subassembly test platforms.
Perform system integration of instruments and optics for photonic test systems
Run test system debug and GR&R tests for system qualification
Prepare and maintain detailed design documents and BOM for test systems

What youll have:

MS or Ph.D. in Optical engineering Physics Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline
Experience with optical alignment systems
Experience in Silicon Photonics R&D laser development or related photonics product development
Strong experience in Python coding for instrument control and station automation

Nice to have:

Experience with SolidWorks for designing test fixtures for motion system integration DUT socketing mechanical design and DUT thermal management

Whats in it for you:

Be part of an early start-up thats backed by industry-leading venture capitalists
Very competitive compensation and meaningful equity!
Exceptional 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!

$132000 - $179000 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.

Required Experience:

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...