Optical Engineer

Aeva, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 179,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive compensation

Exceptional benefits including medical, dental, vision

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

A technology firm in Mountain View is seeking an Optical Engineer to design and test complex optical systems for LiDAR technology. The ideal candidate has a degree in optical engineering or related field, along with 3+ years of relevant experience. They will join a dynamic team with competitive compensation and exceptional benefits including unlimited PTO and stock options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience maturing optical systems designs from proof of concept to production.
• Hands-on skills in setting up, testing, validating, and troubleshooting optical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze optical systems, including developing optical architectures.
• Perform simulations of optical systems.
• Direct specification development for optical components.

Skills

Optical engineering

ZEMAX

Tolerance analysis

Precision optics

Laboratory skills

Education

Bachelors or Masters in optical engineering, physics, or related field

Job description

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 looking to bring on an Optical Engineer to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and highly innovative environment. The position will contribute to the design, development, and testing of complex optical sub‑components and systems used within Aeva’s LiDAR coherent sensing system.

What you'll be doing:

• Design and analyze optical systems, including developing optical architectures , evaluating tolerances, manufacturability, light budgets and other trade‑offs.
• Perform sequential and non‑sequential simulations of optical systems.
• Direct specification development for detailed drawings of optical components.
• Generate and document new IP.

What you have:

• Bachelors or Masters in optical engineering, physics, or related field.
• 3+ years experience maturing optical systems designs from proof of concept to production.
• Ability to model and script in ZEMAX, Code V, Fred, or similar.
• Experience in tolerance analysis, stray‑light and scattering analysis.
• Experience with precision optical, micro‑optic and/or fiber optic components.
• Hands‑on laboratory skills in setting up, testing, validating, and troubleshooting optical, fiber optic and opto‑mechanical subsystems.
• Knowledge of limitations and fabrication of optics (molded, polished, diamond turned) as well as micro structures.

What's 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.

$132,000 - $179,200 a year

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, 401(k) plan, life and disability benefits, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and 11 paid holidays annually.