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NPI Alignment Engineer
Aeva · Mountain View, CA · On Site · Active · $132,400–$179,200 / year · Lever
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Aeva |
| Title | NPI Alignment Engineer |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Mechanical Hardware |
| Location | Mountain View, CA, United States |
| Work model | On Site |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $132,400–$179,200 / year |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Lever |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-03-25 / 2026-05-29 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-29 / 2026-06-22 |
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| Company | Aeva |
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| ATS provider | Lever |
Description
About us:
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.
Role Overview:
Aeva is 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.
What you will be doing
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
What will you have
3-5 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
Willingness for extended international travel
Nice to have
Experience with working in an R&D environment while also meeting deadlines in a production schedule
Experience writing scripts in languages like Python, Matlab, Labview, or C++
Experience analyzing large alignment datasets using software such as Python, R, JMP, or similar
Strong Solidworks experience
Experience designing precision mechanical parts and assemblies
What’s in it for you
Be part of a fast paced and dynamic team
Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants
Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards
Full job record
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| Title | NPI Alignment Engineer |
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| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | Mountain View, CA |
| Department | — |
| Team | Mechanical Hardware |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Workplace Type | on_site |
| Remote Policy | — |
| Country | United States |
| Region | CA |
| City | Mountain View |
| Salary Raw | USD 132400-179200 per-year-salary |
| Salary Min | 132,400 |
| Salary Max | 179,200 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
| Salary Period | year |
| Source URL | https://jobs.lever.co/aeva/a01723ca-cd49-4129-b438-1ad5c8d836a4 |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.lever.co/aeva/a01723ca-cd49-4129-b438-1ad5c8d836a4/apply |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-29 06:57:01Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-22 07:55:17Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-22 07:55:17Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-29 06:57:01Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-03-25 10:55:42Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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