Staff Reliability Engineer

Aeva, Inc.

Mountain View, CA on site Until 8/22/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted February 25, 2026 Last posted February 25, 2026

Job description

What 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 requirements
Lead environmental and life testing including thermal cycling and thermal shock, vibration and mechanical shock, HTOL / HTOE, damp heat, humidity, corrosion, contamination exposure
Drive 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-X
Define 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 guidance
Plan, lead, and technically represent Aeva at third-party EMC test labs.
Support OEM EMC reviews, audits, and issue resolution.
Program & Cross-Functional Ownership
Act as the automotive validation point person for assigned LiDAR programs.
Interface directly with OEM customers, Tier-1s, Third-party test houses
Ensure traceability between Requirements → Test plans → Test results → FMEA closure
Identify 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 Engineering
5+ years of automotive hardware validation experience
Demonstrated ownership of DV/PV or qualification testing for automotive electronics
Strong working knowledge of ISO 16750, CISPR 25, ISO 11452, ISO 7637
Experience supporting OEM technical reviews or audits
Comfortable challenging designs based on test data and automotive risk
Strong documentation skills (test plans, reports, customer-facing data)
Experience with ADAS sensors (LiDAR, radar, camera) or other safety-relevant ECUs
Prior experience at an OEM or Tier-1 automotive supplier
Familiarity with DFMEA, single-fault assumptions, and robustness validation
Experience coordinating multiple test labs across DV/PV phases

Aeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation (from employer):
125800–170200 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Lead automotive reliability and EMC testing for LiDAR systems and components.

Job title

Staff Reliability Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

Mountain View, CA, on-site, no remote work

Salary

$126k–$170k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

ISO 16750CISPR 25ISO 11452ISO 7637automotive hardware validation

Preferred skills

ADAS sensorsDFMEAOEM auditstest documentation

Specializations

automotive reliabilityqualification testingEMC complianceLiDARtest plans

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Mountain View, CA, USA

On-site City