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Senior Photonics Characterization Engineer

Aeva
Mountain View, California
Full Time
Posted March 2, 2026
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Job Description

A Senior Photonics Characterization Engineer will be responsible for developing and performing characterization techniques for advanced silicon photonics-based LiDAR systems used in autonomous vehicle sensing and perception applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform photonics characterization to evaluate device performance
  • Develop and implement testing procedures for photonic components
  • Analyze and interpret characterization data to inform product development

Requirements

  • Expertise in photonics characterization with a strong understanding of photonics measurement techniques and processes
  • Experience in photonics device testing, measurement, and analysis relevant to silicon photonics components
  • Proven ability to develop and implement characterization procedures for photonics devices and systems
  • Demonstrated experience working within a core engineering team focused on photonics or optical sensing technologies
  • Knowledge of the design, fabrication, and testing of 4D LiDAR systems or similar high-resolution sensing technologies is preferred
  • Ability to work on projects related to autonomous vehicle sensing and perception systems
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex photonics measurement issues
  • Educational background in photonics, optical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field (specific degree requirements not provided but implied)
  • Experience working with silicon photonics scale manufacturing and integration processes

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