Senior Optical Module Test Development Engineer Jobs

Aeva

Location:
United States, Mountain View

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

125800.00 - 170200.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are looking for an optical module test development engineer to join our test engineering team! Aeva’s 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.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the development of test stations used in the Lidar and other sensors manufacturing line, for optical modules and associated assemblies
Develop robust test methods and analysis routines for screening the modules and assemblies
Work with Contract Manufacturers (CM) to install and optimize stations for high volume manufacturing
Work with the engineering teams to periodically review and add test coverage and improve test throughput
Work with external vendors to evaluate, specify, and procure advanced test solutions for the module and associated assemblies
Responsible for Silicon Photonics characterization and photonic integrated circuits (PIC) at the wafer, chip, and module levels to support path finding programs

Requirements:

5+ years of experience with Silicon Photonics, laser, or related photonics product development
MS or Ph.D. in Physics, Photonics, Optical engineering or related technical discipline
Experienced with optical instrumentation and alignment systems
Strong experience using Python for test automation and with data structures
Experience in communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, JTAG protocols for interfacing with embedded systems
Experience with JMP and database tools to perform statistical analysis for GR&R, correlation analysis for manufacturing processes

What we offer:

Equity, bonus, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package
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
11 paid holidays annually

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 05, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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