Senior Photonics Module Engineer

Aeva, Inc. • Mountain View, CA

1d • $154,900 - $209,600

About The Position

Aeva is hiring a Senior Photonics Module Engineer to join its photonics module engineering team and develop advanced optical modules for the optical connectivity market. The role works cross-functionally to bring up new optical modules and deliver performance demonstrations.

Requirements

• At least 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, such as LIV, SMSR, RIN, and LW, and with benchtop characterization equipment.
• Familiarity with system-level modeling of optical links.
• PhD in electrical engineering, physics, or another photonics-related field.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to learn on the fly.
• Experience using Python, MATLAB, JMP, R, or similar tools for modeling and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to drive performance demonstrations and provide technical guidance for full module prototype designs.
• Manage core technical details of early photonics prototypes, ensuring key results from the concept phase translate through to full system demonstration.
• Develop a validation platform for silicon photonics-based optical modules to demonstrate performance against product requirements.
• Work with contract manufacturers to establish test requirements and ensure assembled modules meet product specifications.
• Develop and maintain link budgets and system performance models.
• Perform failure analysis and debugging for early prototypes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pre-tax commuter and health care/dependent care accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life and disability benefits.
• Flexible time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• Equity, bonus, and other forms of compensation may be provided depending on the position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree