Aeva

4D LiDAR sensors with velocity detection

Director of Sales - Industrial-Precision

Business Development & PartnershipsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMountain View, CA, USA$178k - $241k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

10+ years of experience in business development, product marketing, or strategic sales within industrial automation, precision sensing, or laser displacement technology.
Deep technical understanding of laser displacement sensors, LiDAR, 3D camera, line-scanner, and other high-precision measurement technologies used in manufacturing and robotics.
Proven track record of developing and executing successful go-to-market strategies for high-tech industrial products.
Strong network within industrial automation, factory automation, and high-precision measurement industries.
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and product management teams.
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for Aeva’s laser displacement and high-precision sensing solutions in industrial automation.
Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with OEMs, system integrators, and key industry players.
Lead business development efforts to expand Aeva’s presence in manufacturing, robotics, and industrial automation sectors.
Responsible for sales and business development of new products to large-scale commercial orders.
Shape product positioning and messaging to effectively communicate Aeva’s value proposition in precision measurement and automation.
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define customer needs, market requirements, and product roadmaps.
Represent Aeva at industry conferences and trade shows, positioning the company as a leader in high-precision sensing technology.
Secure and develop customer relationships successfully to production.

Desired Qualifications

Background in optics, photonics, or semiconductor-based sensing technologies.
Prior experience working with robotics, metrology, or machine vision companies.
Experience scaling business operations in a high-growth startup environment.
Technical degree (Physics, Engineering, or related) with an MBA preferred.

Salary Range: 178000 to 241000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Director of Sales to drive our growth in industrial automation, precision manufacturing, and factory automation markets. This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in laser displacement technology and high-precision sensing solutions for industrial applications. You will define market strategies, build key partnerships, and drive product adoption, working closely with engineering, sales, and marketing teams.

What you'll be doing:

Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for Aeva’s laser displacement and high-precision sensing solutions in industrial automation.

Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with OEMs, system integrators, and key industry players.

Lead business development efforts to expand Aeva’s presence in manufacturing, robotics, and industrial automation sectors.

Responsible for sales and business development of new products to large-scale commercial orders.

Shape product positioning and messaging to effectively communicate Aeva’s value proposition in precision measurement and automation.

Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define customer needs, market requirements, and product roadmaps.

Represent Aeva at industry conferences and trade shows, positioning the company as a leader in high-precision sensing technology.

Secure and develop customer relationships successfully to production.

What you'll have:

10+ years of experience in business development, product marketing, or strategic sales within industrial automation, precision sensing, or laser displacement technology.

Deep technical understanding of laser displacement sensors, LiDAR, 3D camera, line-scanner, and other high-precision measurement technologies used in manufacturing and robotics.

Proven track record of developing and executing successful go-to-market strategies for high-tech industrial products.

Strong network within industrial automation, factory automation, and high-precision measurement industries.

Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and product management teams.

Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders.

Nice to haves:

Background in optics, photonics, or semiconductor-based sensing technologies.

Prior experience working with robotics, metrology, or machine vision companies.

Experience scaling business operations in a high-growth startup environment.

Technical degree (Physics, Engineering, or related) with an MBA preferred.

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

About the Company

Aeva

4D LiDAR sensors with velocity detection

Aeva designs and sells perception sensors, focusing on 4D LiDAR that measures both the velocity and 3D position of objects. The sensors are built by integrating all core LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip, creating a compact, efficient module. This technology is applied across automated driving, industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, and security to improve safety, efficiency, and functionality of autonomous systems. Unlike many competitors that offer traditional 3D sensing, Aeva’s 4D capability provides richer environmental data that helps autonomous systems detect motion and position at once. The company’s business model centers on developing, producing, and selling these sensors to businesses, potentially partnering with other firms to integrate the tech into a wider range of products. Aeva’s goal is to advance autonomous capabilities by delivering practical, scalable sensing solutions that enhance perception and safety across multiple industries.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Mountain View, CA
Founded: 2017

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