Test Automation Engineer

Who is Elve?

Elve, Inc is a deep-tech startup in Davis, CA whose patented technology enables 100x faster wireless internet access in urban settings and remote locations. Elve delivers a transformative approach to the design and manufacturing of high-efficiency lightweight millimeter-wave and near-THz RF power amplifiers in large quantities. Our solutions enable the next generation of wireless connectivity well beyond 5G as well as high-resolution imaging and radar. We are looking for Automation Engineers to play a role in bringing our technology to market. If you are passionate about the future of RF electronics, additive manufacturing, precision assembly, microfabrication, vacuum systems, advanced materials processing, and working within a small and energetic team - we can’t wait to meet you!

Description

Design, develop, and execute software to characterize, validate, and process hardware systems and ensure product reliability

Collaborate with test engineers, product managers, and leadership teams to identify test requirements and improve overall testing processes

Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and provide detailed reports on hardware performance

Continuously maintain and update test automation frameworks to align with evolving product features and technologies

Work Environment

May be a combination of the following but not limited to:

• Manufacturing Environment
• ISO 5 - ISO 8 Cleanroom
• Laboratory
• Machine shop
• Warehouse
• Office

Requirements

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in Python and common libraries (numpy, pandas, etc)
• Experience with software development practices (version control, unit testing, etc.)
• Experience interfacing with hardware components (sensors, microcontrollers, etc.)
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, particularly with hardware-software integration
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced startup environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Excitement to learn
• Experience working in a team environment
• Be able to multitask
• Self-motivated
• Within a commutable distance of Davis, CA
• To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including Export Administration Regulations (EAR), to work in this role you must be one of the following: a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3),, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about export control here.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) for data management and processing
• Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and multimeters
• Some understanding of RF and mm-wave applications
• Experience with manufacturing automation

Benefits

Benefits Include:

• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Vacation
• A taste of the start-up life
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology in vacuum electronics, materials science, and additive manufacturing
• Engagement with experts and PhD level engineers

What it’s like to work at Elve

We are an expanding team, on a mission to bring the next generation of high-speed wireless connectivity to a billion people worldwide. That kind of impact is not going to be achieved with incremental improvements- we are gunning for orders of magnitude advances in production capability, cost, size, and power in the mm-wave RF amplifier market. We work really hard, make sure we get good sleep, we handle conflict intentionally, and we expect great things from each other.