Aeva Technologies

Senior Photonics Module Engineer

Aeva Technologies · Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA $154K–$209K Posted 2026-11-04
Salary
$154K–$209K
Type
Full-time
Experience
2+ yr
  • 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
  • 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.

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