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Photonics Lidar Technical Lead

Aeva
Mountain View, California
Full Time
Posted May 14, 2025
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Job Description

The Photonics Lidar Technical Lead is responsible for leading the development and delivery of photonics-based FMCW lidar systems, from concept to prototype, by collaborating with cross-functional teams and defining engineering specifications for innovative perception solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver photonics-based FMCW lidar systems to the market
  • Model and analyze novel lidar solutions for various lidar and depth sensing markets
  • Lead the development of lidar systems from initial concept to full system proof of concept (POC)
  • Define engineering specifications for the final lidar product
  • Guide the product development process to ensure specifications are met

Requirements

  • Excellent understanding of design trade-offs spanning photonics, electro-optical interfaces, scanning systems, and mechanical 3D integration.
  • Experience leading the development of photonics-based FMCW lidar systems from initial concept to full system proof of concept (POC).
  • Ability to model and analyze novel lidar solutions to deliver products to various lidar and depth sensing markets.
  • Ownership and definition of engineering specifications for the final product.
  • Guidance and leadership in guiding the product development process.

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