About us: Aeva is building the next generation of sensing and perception for autonomous vehicles and beyond. With its unique ability to measure instantaneous velocity for each pixel, long-range performance at high resolutions, while being free from LiDAR or sunlight interference, Aeva's 4D LiDAR is built from the ground up at silicon photonics scale for mass-market applications. Role Overview: Aeva is looking to bring on an Optical Engineer Intern to join our team for the summer (10-12 weeks). This internship offers hands-on experience in various aspects of optical engineering, providing a valuable opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects. The intern will contribute to the design, development, and testing of complex optical sub-components and systems used within Aeva's LiDAR coherent sensing system. What you'll do: * Design and analyze optical systems, including developing optical architectures, evaluating tolerances, and trade-offs analysis. * Perform sequential and non-sequential simulations of optical systems. * Direct specification development for detailed drawings of optical components. * Test and characterize the LiDAR sensor and optical sub-systems using table-top experimental set ups and dedicated testing facilities. What you'll have: * Currently pursuing a degree in optical engineering, physics, or a related field with 3+ years completed * Experience in optical systems design * Ability to model and script in ZEMAX, Code V, Fred, or similar * Experience in tolerance analysis, stray-light and scattering analysis * Hands-on laboratory skills in setting up, testing, validating, and troubleshooting optical, fiber optic and opto-mechanical subsystems $30 - $40 an hour 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.