Systems Engineer, LiDAR Characterization
Aeva
Mountain View, CA0–2 yrs48m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
We are looking for a Systems Engineer, LiDAR Characterization, to join the Systems team and work hands-on with our next-generation 4D LiDAR sensors. This role is for someone who wants to spend most of their time on the sensor itself: running it in the lab and in the field, measuring how it performs, and working out why it behaves the way it does.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and run tests on LiDAR sensors in the lab and on vehicles for comprehensive characterization
- Develop automation software to accelerate lab testing and data collection
- Support field data collection across real-world scenarios, including preparing sensors and test setups and logging test conditions
- Investigate system-level issues: reproduce the problem, collect diagnostic data, and work with the relevant engineering teams to find the root cause
- Help develop, run, and verify sensor calibration procedures
- Analyze sensor data with Python or MATLAB, and document and present results to the Systems team and cross-functional partners
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Hands-on lab experience with sensors, optical systems, or electronic test equipment from research, internships, or industry
- Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis
- Foundation in signal processing, optics, or measurement statistics
- Methodical approach to debugging problems that span hardware, firmware, and software
- Clear written and verbal communication
Qualifications
- An MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics/Photonics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 0–2 years of industry experience
- Experience with LiDAR, radar, or other perception sensors, FMCW or coherent detection, or sensor calibration is a plus