Staff Reliability Engineer

Mountain View, CAReliability /Full-Time /On-siteWhat You’ll Be Doing:Automotive Reliability & Qualification (50%)Own automotive reliability and qualification strategy for LiDAR systems and critical sub-assemblies.Define and execute DV/PV test plans aligned with ISO 16750 (environmental & electrical loads), IEC 60068, OEM-specific durability requirementsLead environmental and life testing including thermal cycling and thermal shock, vibration and mechanical shock, HTOL / HTOE, damp heat, humidity, corrosion, contamination exposureDrive single-fault robustness validation in support of DFMEA and safety concepts.Perform and lead failure analysis, working cross-functionally with EE, ME, optics, firmware, and systems teams.Define pass/fail criteria, degradation limits, and design margins, not just “run the test.”Ensure test coverage maps clearly to DFMEA failure modes and OEM expectations.EMC & Electrical Validation (50%)Own automotive EMC compliance and robustness testing, including CISPR 25 (emissions & immunity), ISO 11452 (ALSE, BCI, TEM), ISO 7637 (transients), ISO 10605 (ESD), IEC 61000-6-XDefine EMC test modes and operating states aligned with real vehicle use cases.Lead pre-compliance testing and debug, partnering closely with EE and layout teams.Drive EMC mitigation strategy - filtering, grounding, shielding, harnessing, and layout guidancePlan, lead, and technically represent Aeva at third-party EMC test labs.Support OEM EMC reviews, audits, and issue resolution.Program & Cross-Functional OwnershipAct as the automotive validation point person for assigned LiDAR programs.Interface directly with OEM customers, Tier-1s, Third-party test housesEnsure traceability between Requirements Test plans Test results FMEA closureIdentify validation gaps early and push for design or test strategy changes before late-stage surprises.What You Have:BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering5+ years of automotive hardware validation experienceDemonstrated ownership of DV/PV or qualification testing for automotive electronicsStrong working knowledge of ISO 16750, CISPR 25, ISO 11452, ISO 7637Experience supporting OEM technical reviews or auditsComfortable challenging designs based on test data and automotive riskStrong documentation skills (test plans, reports, customer-facing data)Experience with ADAS sensors (LiDAR, radar, camera) or other safety-relevant ECUsPrior experience at an OEM or Tier-1 automotive supplierFamiliarity with DFMEA, single-fault assumptions, and robustness validationExperience coordinating multiple test labs across DV/PV phases$125,800 - $170,200 a yearAeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.