Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics

Elve, Inc.; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Vacation time

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

Job summary

Elve, Inc. in California seeks an Electrical Engineer specializing in power electronics for a full-time position. You will design, analyze, and test power electronic circuits, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key qualifications include a relevant degree and proficiency with circuit design and simulation tools. Benefits include a competitive salary, health benefits, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Ideal candidates will have hands-on lab experience and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in power electronics or related field.
• Hands-on electronics lab expertise.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize power converters and related circuitry.
• Perform simulation, analysis, and modeling of power electronic systems.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure successful integration of power systems.

Skills

Power electronics circuit design

Analytical skills

Teamwork and communication

Troubleshooting

Proficiency in LTspice or similar tools

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

PCB design software

Simulation tools (LTspice)

Job description

Who is Elve?

Elve, Inc. is a deep‑tech startup in Davis, CA whose patent‑pending 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 electrical engineers specializing in power electronics to play key roles 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 on a small and energetic team, we can't wait to meet you!

Job Description

An electrical engineer specializing in power electronics at Elve will be responsible for the design, analysis, and testing of power electronic circuits and systems, including unique high voltage circuits. The engineer will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful integration of power electronic systems into the overall product. They will also be responsible for creating and documenting design specifications and test procedures. This is a full‑time salaried position, based primarily in either our San Francisco office or our Davis factory.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize power converters and related magnetic, analog and digital circuitry
• Perform simulation, analysis, and modeling of power electronic systems
• Conduct hardware design, schematic capture, and PCB layout
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and validation of power electronic systems
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful integration of power electronic systems in the overall product

Work Environment

• Manufacturing facility
• Laboratory
• Office
• Machine shop
• ISO 5 – ISO 7 cleanroom
• Warehouse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or related field
• Proficiency with power electronics circuit design, including converters, magnetics, analog and digital circuits
• Proficiency in simulation tools such as LTspice
• Experience with hardware design, schematic capture, and PCB layout
• Proficiency with testing and troubleshooting of power electronic systems
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently
• 1–5 years of experience in power electronics or related field
• Hands‑on electronics lab expertise
• Proficiency in PCB design software
• Understanding of basic electrical engineering principles

Good to Have

• Experience with high voltage systems > 5 kV
• Experience with embedded systems and microcontrollers
• Coding experience, particularly with Python or MATLAB
• Experience with RF electronics and RF power amplifiers
• Experience with additive manufacturing and microfabrication

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Vacation time
• A taste of the start‑up life
• Exposure to cutting‑edge technology in vacuum electronics, high‑voltage power electrics, materials science, and additive manufacturing.
• Brainstorming with Ph.D. and master-level engineers

What It's Like To Work at Elve

We are a small team (for now!) 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 ask "dumb" questions all the time because we always have something to learn. We work really hard, make sure to get good sleep, handle conflict intentionally, and expect great things from each other.