Systems Engineer, LiDAR Characterization

Aeva; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k plan

Life and disability benefits

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

11 paid holidays annually

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Job summary

Aeva is seeking a Systems Engineer, LiDAR Characterization, to join the Systems team. You will characterize 4D LiDAR sensors, run tests in lab and field, and collaborate with engineering teams across optics, hardware, and firmware to understand performance from photonics to point cloud.

You will develop automation for lab testing, support sensor calibration, and analyze data with Python or MATLAB. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• MS in EE, Physics, Optics/Photonics, Mechanical Eng or related field; 0–2 years industry.
• Hands-on lab experience with sensors, optical systems or electronics test equipment.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis; foundation in signal processing.
• Methodical debugging across hardware, firmware and software; clear communication.
• Experience with LiDAR, radar or perception sensors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run tests on LiDAR sensors in the lab and on vehicles.
• Develop automation software to accelerate lab testing and data collection.
• Support field data collection and log test conditions.
• Investigate system-level issues: reproduce, collect diagnostics and find root cause.
• Help develop, run and verify sensor calibration procedures.
• Analyze sensor data with Python or MATLAB and present results to the team.

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Physics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Automation scripts

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

We are looking for a Systems Engineer, LiDAR Characterization, to join the Systems team and work hands-on with our next-generation 4D LiDAR sensors. This role is for someone who wants to spend most of their time on the sensor itself: running it in the lab and in the field, measuring how it performs, and working out why it behaves the way it does.

You will characterize sensor performance across a wide range of scenarios, debug system-level issues, and support sensor calibration. You will work closely with senior systems engineers and with the algorithms, firmware, hardware, and optics teams, and you will build a working understanding of the full sensor, from the photonics and electronics through signal processing to the point cloud.

What you’ll do

• Set up and run tests on LiDAR sensors in the lab and on vehicles for comprehensive characterization
• Develop automation software to accelerate lab testing and data collection
• Support field data collection across real-world scenarios, including preparing sensors and test setups and logging test conditions
• Investigate system-level issues: reproduce the problem, collect diagnostic data, and work with the relevant engineering teams to find the root cause
• Help develop, run, and verify sensor calibration procedures
• Analyze sensor data with Python or MATLAB, and document and present results to the Systems team and cross-functional partners

What you’ll have

• An MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics/Photonics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with 0–2 years of industry experience
• Hands-on lab experience with sensors, optical systems, or electronic test equipment from research, internships, or industry
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis, and a foundation in signal processing, optics, or measurement statistics
• A methodical approach to debugging problems that span hardware, firmware, and software, and clear written and verbal communication
• Experience with LiDAR, radar, or other perception sensors, FMCW or coherent detection, or sensor calibration is a plus

What’s in it for you

• Spend most of your time hands-on with a cutting-edge 4D LiDAR sensor and learn the full system end to end
• Work alongside and be mentored by experienced systems, optics, and signal processing engineers
• Be part of a fast-paced and dynamic team

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.