Senior DSP Engineer

Aeva; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeva is seeking a DSP Systems Engineer to advance sensing and perception algorithms for autonomous vehicle applications. You will define performance requirements, design, test, verify, and validate signal processing algorithms, and contribute to system-level design from ground up.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DSP, estimation theory, and communications, with hands-on programming in C/C++, Python, and MATLAB.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C/C++ and high-level languages for algorithm implementation.
• Strong knowledge of digital signal processing and communications theory.
• Experience with MATLAB or similar analysis tools for algorithm verification.

Responsibilities

• Design, verify and test signal processing algorithms using Detection & Estimation Theory and related methods.
• Design and simulate end-to-end systems to meet performance specs.
• Analyze data to verify algorithms against real-world data.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python

MATLAB

Education

MSEE+ focused on DSP/digital communications

Tools

FPGAs

Job description

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-rangeperformance at high resolutions, while being free from LiDAR or sunlight interference, Aeva’s 4D LiDAR is built from the ground up at silicon photonics scale for mass-market applications.

Role Overview

We are looking for a DSP Systems Engineer with experience in advanced algorithm developmentutilizing techniques in Detection & Estimation Theory, Random Processes Analysis, and Communications and Information Theory. You will be responsible for defining performance requirements, designing, testing, verification & validation of signal processing algorithms.

What you'll do

• Design, verify and test signal processing algorithms utilizing techniques in Detection & Estimation Theory, Random Processes Analysis, and Communications and Information Theory
• Design and simulation of end-to-end systems from the ground up to meet a requiredperformance specification
• Data analysis and verification of algorithms against real world data

What you have

• Expert in programming languages C or C++ and analysis tools such as python / Matlab
• MSEE+ with focus in DSP or digital communications theory
• Solid fundamentals in mathematics, digital signal processing and communication systems
• Experience in designing, choosing and optimizing DSP algorithms for RADAR or other relevant sensors
• Expert in MATLAB and experience in other languages (e.g. C, C++, Python)
• Eager to learn & implement new algorithms in groundbreaking technology

Nice to haves

• Background with Radar or LiDAR Signal Processing (FMCW)
• Expertise in Radar link budgets, analysis of Minimum Detectable Signal, Signal-to-Noise, and Signal-to-Clutter
• Experience developing DSP algorithms on FPGAs

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.