Electrical Engineer, Verification & Validation

Aeva; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Equity

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Aeva is hiring a Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer to join the EE Hardware Development Team. You will bring up and validate mixed-signal PCBs, perform characterization, and collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure robust hardware.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years in hardware, strong debugging skills, and experience with Python or MATLAB for automation and data visualization. This on-site role offers competitive compensation and equity.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 1–4 years in Electrical Hardware / product space with hands-on lab experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of HW components, interfaces and SW controls.
• Knowledge of I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, PCIe protocols.
• PCB design fundamentals and technical tradeoffs.
• Be an active team member working with EE design engineers and other groups.
• Ability to analyze a design, datasheet or schematic for decisions.
• Experience with Python or MATLAB for test automation and data visualization.
• Motor control and/or RF/analog design experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Examine PCBs, their function and interconnections with EE design engineers.
• Simulation and hands-on characterization of circuits and systems with feedback in design reviews.
• Partner with design leads to perform verification and validation tasks.
• Engage with CM's or Manufacturing for smooth NPI roll-out.
• Support backend design including RMA, FA, and customer interfacing.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Test automation

Data visualization

Motor control

RF/analog design

Automotive/LiDAR exposure

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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. 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:

Aeva is seeking to hire a talented and motivated Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer to join our EE Hardware Development Team. The EE HW team owns the design, build and bring-up of Aeva's mixed-signal PCBs. As a V&V Hardware Engineer, you will be expected to perform a wide range of tasks in PCBA or sub-circuit bringup, characterization, verification, and validation.

About us:

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. 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:

Aeva is seeking to hire a talented and motivated Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer to join our EE Hardware Development Team. The EE HW team owns the design, build and bring-up of Aeva's mixed-signal PCBs. As a V&V Hardware Engineer, you will be expected to perform a wide range of tasks in PCBA or sub-circuit bringup, characterization, verification, and validation.

What you'll be doing:

• Work closely with EE design engineers and other engineering teams to examine the individual PCBs, their function, and interconnections
• Simulation & hands-on characterization of a circuit, sub-circuit, PCBA, or system and articulating feedback in formal or informal design reviews
• Partner with design leads to perform a variety of design verification & validation tasks
• May engage with CM's or internal Manufacturing teams to ensure smooth roll-out in an NPI function
• Support EE team in backend design support including RMA, FA, and Customer interfacing

What you have:

• BS or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 1-4 years experience in the Electrical Hardware / product space with robust, hands-on lab experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of HW components, their interfaces and SW controls
• Good understanding of debug and probing techniques for a variety communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, PCIE etc)
• Understanding of PCB design fundamentals & technical tradeoffs
• Be an active team member working closely with other EE design engineers and other groups
• Ability to analyze a design, component data sheet, user guide, or schematic to make insightful decisions
• Prior experience with Python / MATLAB for test automation and data visualization
• Experience in motor control and/or RF/analog design is a plus
• A big plus if you have experience in the automotive or Lidar industry

What's in for you:

• Be part of an fast paced and dynamic team with a large scope of responsibility and high impact
• Very competitive compensation and meaningful equity
• Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching a timecard

Aeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Salary pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate's 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.