Senior Automotive Reliability & EMC Test engineer

Mountain View, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About us:

Aeva is building the next generation of sensing and perception for autonomous vehicles and beyond. With its unique ability to measure instantaneous velocity for each pixel long-range performance at high resolutions while being free from LiDAR or sunlight interference Aevas 4D LiDAR is built from the ground up at silicon photonics scale for mass-market applications.

Role Overview:

Aeva is seeking a Senior Automotive Reliability & EMC Test Engineer to own validation and compliance testing for automotive LiDAR systems through DV PV and production readiness.

This role requires a deep understanding of automotive qualification philosophy not just test execution. You will be responsible for translating OEM requirements and international standards into defensible test plans identifying risk early and ensuring our LiDAR products meet automotive durability EMC and functional robustness expectations.

This is a hands-on role with high accountability direct interaction with OEMs and third-party labs and strong influence on hardware design decisions.

What Youll Be Doing:

Automotive Reliability & Qualification (50%)
Own automotive reliability and qualification strategy for LiDAR systems and critical sub-assemblies.
Define and execute DV/PV test plans aligned with ISO 16750 (environmental & electrical loads) IEC 60068 OEM-specific durability requirements
Lead environmental and life testing including thermal cycling and thermal shock vibration and mechanical shock HTOL / HTOE damp heat humidity corrosion contamination exposure
Drive single-fault robustness validation in support of DFMEA and safety concepts.
Perform and lead failure analysis working cross-functionally with EE ME optics firmware and systems teams.
Define pass/fail criteria degradation limits and design margins not just run the test.
Ensure test coverage maps clearly to DFMEA failure modes and OEM expectations.
EMC & Electrical Validation (50%)
Own automotive EMC compliance and robustness testing including CISPR 25 (emissions & immunity) ISO 11452 (ALSE BCI TEM) ISO 7637 (transients) ISO 10605 (ESD) IECX
Define EMC test modes and operating states aligned with real vehicle use cases.
Lead pre-compliance testing and debug partnering closely with EE and layout teams.
Drive EMC mitigation strategy - filtering grounding shielding harnessing and layout guidance
Plan lead and technically represent Aeva at third-party EMC test labs.
Support OEM EMC reviews audits and issue resolution.
Program & Cross-Functional Ownership
Act as the automotive validation point person for assigned LiDAR programs.
Interface directly with OEM customers Tier-1s Third-party test houses
Ensure traceability between Requirements Test plans Test results FMEA closure
Identify validation gaps early and push for design or test strategy changes before late-stage surprises.

What You Have:

BS or MS in Electrical Mechanical or Systems Engineering
5 years of automotive hardware validation experience
Demonstrated ownership of DV/PV or qualification testing for automotive electronics
Strong working knowledge of ISO 16750 CISPR 25 ISO 11452 ISO 7637
Experience supporting OEM technical reviews or audits
Comfortable challenging designs based on test data and automotive risk
Strong documentation skills (test plans reports customer-facing data)
Experience with ADAS sensors (LiDAR radar camera) or other safety-relevant ECUs
Prior experience at an OEM or Tier-1 automotive supplier
Familiarity with DFMEA single-fault assumptions and robustness validation
Experience coordinating multiple test labs across DV/PV phases

$125800 - $170200 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:

Senior IC

About us:Aeva is building the next generation of sensing and perception for autonomous vehicles and beyond. With its unique ability to measure instantaneous velocity for each pixel long-range performance at high resolutions while being free from LiDAR or sunlight interference Aevas 4D LiDAR is built...