Senior Automotive Reliability & EMC Test engineer
Aeva
· Mountain View, CA
· Feb 24, 2026
Responsibilities:
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Automotive Reliability & Qualification (≈50%)
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Own automotive reliability and qualification strategy for LiDAR systems and critical sub-assemblies.
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Define and execute DV/PV test plans aligned with ISO 16750 (environmental & electrical loads), IEC 60068, OEM-specific durability requirements
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Lead environmental and life testing including thermal cycling and thermal shock, vibration and mechanical shock, HTOL / HTOE, damp heat, humidity, corrosion, contamination exposure
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Drive single-fault robustness validation in support of DFMEA and safety concepts.
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Perform and lead failure analysis, working cross-functionally with EE, ME, optics, firmware, and systems teams.
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Define pass/fail criteria, degradation limits, and design margins, not just “run the test.”
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Ensure test coverage maps clearly to DFMEA failure modes and OEM expectations.
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EMC & Electrical Validation (≈50%)
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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
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Define EMC test modes and operating states aligned with real vehicle use cases.
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Lead pre-compliance testing and debug, partnering closely with EE and layout teams.
Requirements:
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BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
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5+ years of automotive hardware validation experience
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Demonstrated ownership of DV/PV or qualification testing for automotive electronics
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Strong working knowledge of ISO 16750, CISPR 25, ISO 11452, ISO 7637
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Experience supporting OEM technical reviews or audits
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Comfortable challenging designs based on test data and automotive risk
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Strong documentation skills (test plans, reports, customer-facing data)
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Experience with ADAS sensors (LiDAR, radar, camera) or other safety-relevant ECUs
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Prior experience at an OEM or Tier-1 automotive supplier
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Familiarity with DFMEA, single-fault assumptions, and robustness validation
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Experience coordinating multiple test labs across DV/PV phases
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- Company
- Aeva
- Location
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Mountain View, CA
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- Posted
- Feb 24, 2026
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