Senior Automotive Reliability & EMC Test engineer

Aeva  · Mountain View, CA  · Feb 24, 2026
Responsibilities:
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.
Requirements:
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
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Company
Aeva
Location
Mountain View, CA
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Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Reliability
Posted
Feb 24, 2026
Source
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