Test Engineering Manager, Photonics and PCBA

• Own test strategy and coverage for photonic devices (lasers, SOA, photo detectors, Silicon Photonics), optical modules, and associated PCBAs across all product lifecycle phases. • Lead PCBA electrical test development, including ICT, boundary scan, functional test, and system-level validation. • Lead the development of test stations and optical aligners for Aeva’s LiDAR manufacturing line, including hardware design, automation and integration with factory MES systems. • Review and influence schematic, layout, and optical design for testability (DFT/DFM). • Drive development of test software frameworks (Python preferred) for manufacturing stations automation, data logging, and analytics. • Architect and maintain automated test systems integrating optical instrumentation (lasers, power meters, OSAs, cameras) and electrical equipment (DMMs, scopes, SMUs, pattern generators). • Standardize test platforms to enable scalability from EVT/DVT to HVM. • Build, mentor, and lead a team of photonics and PCBA test engineers. • Own test schedules, resourcing, and risk mitigation across multiple programs. • Collaborate closely with product design, manufacturing, and quality teams and support NPI and factory bring-up, including test transfer to contract manufacturers. • Drive yield analysis, GR&R, SPC, and failure trend analysis. • Lead root-cause investigations of optical and electrical failures (signal integrity, noise, alignment drift, thermal issues). • Ensure compliance with relevant industry and customer quality standards.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field. • 8+ years of experience in photonics and/or PCBA test engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership or management role. • Strong hands-on experience with optical test equipment (lasers, photodiodes, OSAs, interferometers, cameras) and electrical debug tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, SMUs) and mixed-signal PCBA validation. • Experience with PCBA test and design for test for ICT and FCT. • Experience working with industrial robots and handling systems. • Proven experience designing automated test systems. • Strong proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis. • Solid understanding of DFT principles, manufacturing test flows, and yield optimization. • Experience working with contract manufacturers and overseas factories.

• Be part of an early start-up that's backed by industry-leading venture capitalists • Very competitive compensation and meaningful equity! • Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more! • 401k matching • Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards • Paid lunches, ping pong tournaments, and fun team off-sites!