Aeva 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. ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for an expert in photonics engineering to join our core engineering team! * Lead design team to deliver silicon photonics across multiple verticals including AI data centers, Automotive, Industrial automation * Work closely with architecture, fab and cross functional design teams to deliver products on tight timelines * Own the scoping of various tapeouts to manage balance between development milestones and product timelines/ intercepts * Own DFMEA of silicon photonics for various product lines * Understand the fab process to take into account design-process interactions * Own the characterization of silicon photonics tapeouts with clear test and reliability plans - assist with execution as needed * Work with test team to define and develop characterization for new devices WHAT YOU HAVE * 5+ years demonstrated experience with leading design teams to deliver product * Strong background and experience designing photonics devices into foundries * Experience with delivering complex photonics circuits taking into account system constraints and interactions * Experience with full successful design, tape-out, and test cycles * Experience with back reflection and stray light management strategies * Experience in optical simulation software to evaluate optical designs  * Experience in qualifying high volume photonics components