NPI Alignment Engineer

About us:

Aeva is building the next generation of sensing and perception for autonomous vehicles and beyond. 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 seeking to hire a talented and motivated NPI Alignment Engineer to work closely with our design teams and contract manufacturers in developing precision optoelectronic alignment equipment. This person should have in-depth experience in micro-optic assembly techniques and equipment with a heavy emphasis on active alignment.

• Development from concept to production release of in-house and outsourced active alignment equipment

• Work remotely and on-site with active alignment equipment manufacturers to solve equipment hardware and process related issues

• Oversee failure analysis of process and assembly related issues


• Source and buy-off active alignment required for production


• Provide DFM feedback to the engineering team and own process related design decisions as related to active alignment

• 5+ years experience developing custom designed optoelectronic active alignment equipment and alignment processes

• Hands-on experience developing and debugging active aligner hardware and processes


• Hands-on experience creating and modifying alignment sequences in custom equipment GUIs


• Experience optimizing processes for cycle time, yield, and performance

• A strong understanding and comfort of geometric optics and mechanical alignment hardware

• Experience specifying and developing original alignment techniques and algorithms

• Experience with automation hardware using precision stages, automated dispensing, and pneumatics

• Strong knowledge of epoxies used for active alignment


• Years of accumulated knowledge of working with equipment suppliers and contract manufacturers

• Excellent project management and communication skills

• Experience with working in an R&D environment


• Strong with Python and C++ experience


• Strong Solidworks experience

• Experience designing precision mechanical parts and assemblies