Systems Engineer, LiDAR Characterization

Mountain View, CAFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10

Core

Characterize 4D LiDAR sensor performance across lab and field scenarios, debug system-level issues, and support sensor calibration.

Role type

Systems Engineer (LiDAR Characterization)

Builds

4D LiDAR sensors for autonomous driving, industrial robotics, and consumer electronics

Domain

Automotive / Robotics / Photonics / Optics

Required skills

Python, MATLAB, signal processing, optics, measurement statistics, lab testing, debugging hardware/firmware/software, data analysis

Preferred skills

LiDAR, radar, FMCW, coherent detection, sensor calibration

Technologies

Python, MATLAB

Responsibilities

Set up and run tests on LiDAR sensors in the lab and on vehicles, Develop automation software to accelerate lab testing and data collection, Support field data collection across real-world scenarios, Investigate system-level issues and work with engineering teams to find root cause, Help develop, run, and verify sensor calibration procedures, Analyze sensor data and document and present results

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC

About aeva

Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.