Product Design Engineer

Company: Aeva, Inc.
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job 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: We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the mechanical design of our product as well as test & assembly equipment. What you will be doing Design of components and assemblies for system architectures comprised of a number of complex sub-assemblies including high power components operating in harsh environments ??Fixture & equipment design to support product assembly, product performance testing, and product reliability testing ??Interacting with mechanical, electrical, optical, and process engineers to produce designs that satisfy system requirements ??Prototype design, assembly and validation to influence product direction ??Maintenance, design, testing, and improvement of existing products ??Interacting with suppliers for DFM feedback, part quoting and procurement What will you have 2-3 years experience in a consumer electronics (or comparable) industry, or a Masters Degree in mechanical engineering ??Strong engineering fundamentals, problem solving skills, and experience with mechanical design ??Solid understanding of design for assembly including tolerance stack analysis ??Knowledge in manufacturing processes with various metal and plastic materials (including machining, die-cutting, die-casting and injection molding) ??The ability and desire to design in CAD and be hands-on with assembly and test ??A desire to learn, innovate, and express your ideas in a fast moving collaborative environment Nice to have FEA knowledge ??SolidWorks Salary pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges are subject to change in the future. Depending on the position offered, equity, bonus, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, pre-tax commuter and health care/dependent care accounts, 401k plan, life and disability benefits, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and 11 paid holidays annually.

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