Senior Automotive Reliability & EMC Test engineer

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.