Senior Photonics Characterization Engineer
Mountain View, CA - USA
Job Summary
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.
We are looking for an expert in photonics characterization to join our core engineering team!
What youll do:
- Responsible for the characterization of novel optical electrical and electro-optical photonic devices and circuits.
- Strong expertise in understanding adding to and developing test software
- Define test plan for devices and circuits and develop new tests
- Work cross-functionally to transfer tests to production
- Perform wafer-level and die-level probing using DC and RF probe stations
- Develop and maintain automated test setups using Python MATLAB
- Analyze large datasets to extract trends correlations and performance limits using Python JMP or other similar software.
- Identify process sensitivities and systematic error sources
What you have:
- Masters or PhD in Physics Electrical Engineering Optical Science or related technical discipline.
- Hands-on experience in photonic device characterization.
- Extensive experience with DC/RF probe wafer-level / die-level tester development.
- Understanding of silicon photonics devices and architectures.
- Proficient in Python or MATLAB for testing automation and data analysis
Nice to have:
- Experience with development of complex photonics circuits
- Knowledge of foundry PDKs and silicon photonics process constraints
- Experience in high-volume test or yield analysis
- Hands on process development experience for optical alignments
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
$154900 - $209600 a year
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Aeva is building the next-generation of sensing and perception for autonomous vehicles and beyond using FMCW LiDAR technology.