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Senior Photonics Module Engineer

Posted on: Nov 03, 2026

Aeva, Inc.
Mountain View, California
Onsite
Full-time

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Job Title :

Senior Photonics Module Engineer

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Mountain View California United States

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Job Description :

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Job Description

About us:

Aeva’s 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, Aeva’s 4D LiDAR is built from the ground up at silicon photonics scale for mass-market applications. Aeva’s Optical Connectivity leverages the Company’s 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 you'll 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

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.

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

Position Details

Posted:

Nov 03, 2026

Reference Number:

52995e19

Employment:

Full-time

City:

Mountain View

Job Origin:

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