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Senior Photonics Module Engineer

Aeva

Job Location:

Mountain View, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 154900 - 209600

Posted: 7 November 2026 (3 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 4 February 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About us:

Aevas mission is building the next generation of products for sensing perception for autonomous vehicles and AI data centers. With its unique ability to measure instantaneous velocity for each pixel long-range performance at high resolutions while being free from LiDAR or sunlight interference Aevas 4D LiDAR is built from the ground up at silicon photonics scale for mass-market applications. Aevas Optical Connectivity leverages the Companys proprietary high-power optical sources and silicon photonics technologies that have been developed and industrialized for demanding automotive and industrial applications.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Photonics Module Engineer you will be joining the photonics module engineering team at Aeva and developing advanced optical modules for the optical connectivity market. You will be working cross-functionally to drive the bring up and deliver performance demonstrations of new optical modules.

What youll be doing:

Work closely with a cross functional team to drive performance demonstrations and provide technical guidance for full module prototype designs
Manage core technical details of early photonics prototypes to ensure key results from concept phase translate through to full system demonstration
Develop a validation platform for silicon photonics based optical modules to demonstrate performance meeting product requirements
Work with CMs to set up test requirements to ensure assembled modules meet product specifications
Develop and maintain link budgets and system performance models
Perform FA and debugging for early prototypes

What you have:

2 years of post-PhD hands-on experience with fiber-coupled photonic systems components subassemblies and/or modules
Excellent understanding of lasers electrical components and thermal/mechanical interfaces
Experience with laser characterization (e.g. LIV SMSR RIN LW) and benchtop characterization equipment
Familiarity with system level modeling of optical links
PhD in electrical engineering physics or other photonics related field
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to learn on the fly
Experience using python MATLAB JMP R or similar for modelling and data analysis

$154900 - $209600 a year

Salary pay ranges are determined by role level and location. Within the range the successful candidates 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.

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

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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