Internship: General Application

Elve Inc; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Startup environment

Cutting-edge technology exposure

Hands-on learning opportunities

Job summary

Elve Inc in Davis, CA is looking for an Applications Engineer intern to work in a dynamic deep-tech startup environment. You will engage with cutting-edge RF power amplifier technology, helping to tackle complex engineering challenges. Ideal candidates are driven students or recent graduates in engineering fields, eager to bridge academic knowledge and real-world innovation.

The role offers exposure to a startup culture and the chance to work with experts in the field. Compensation varies based on education level, with BS-level interns earning $25/hour and MS, PhD, or MBA interns earning between $25-50/hour.

Qualifications

• You are currently enrolled or a recent graduate from a BS, MS, PhD, or MBA program.
• You have technical expertise in one or more of the following: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving deep-tech startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on critical business, technical, or manufacturing projects.
• Complete independent projects and collaborate with experts.
• Contribute to the development and scaling of RF power amplifiers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

RF Engineering

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

BS, MS, PhD, or MBA

Job description

Who is Elve?

Elve, Inc is a dynamic deep-tech startup based in Davis, CA, transforming the landscape of wireless connectivity with our innovative approaches to millimeter-wave and near-THz RF power amplifiers. Our patented technology facilitates wireless internet access that is 100x faster and lays the groundwork for next-generation applications beyond 5G. We are seeking an Applications Engineer interested in pushing the boundaries of RF technology. If you are passionate about engineering, product innovation, and driving successful project outcomes, we would love to connect with you!

Job Description

As an Intern at Elve, you will dive headfirst into a fast-paced, deep-tech startup environment where your work directly contributes to expanding the boundaries of wireless connectivity. We believe in high-impact, hands‑on learning. You will work side‑by‑side with world‑class experts to solve complex hardware engineering, business, and manufacturing challenges, helping to develop and scale our groundbreaking millimeter-wave and near‑THz RF power amplifiers that are shaping the future beyond 5G.

Depending on your focus area, your daily routine will involve working directly on critical business, technical, or manufacturing projects that move the needle for the company. You will have the opportunity to complete independent projects, build cross‑functional skills, collaborate and learn from world class experts, and be part of a growing startup company unlocking scalable mmWave power. This internship is tailored for curious, driven students and recent graduates (BS, MS, PhD, or MBA) who are eager to bridge the gap between academic theory and disruptive, real‑world hardware innovation.

We are growing and hiring many interns during summers and throughout the school year. Feel free to apply anytime.

• You are currently enrolled or a recent graduate from a BS, MS, PhD, or MBA program
• You have technical expertise in one or more of the following:
  • Mechanical Engineering, including design, analysis, prototyping, and testing
  • Electrical Engineering
  • RF Engineering
  • High Voltage Engineering
  • Ultra High Vacuum Systems
  • Physics or Applied Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Materials Science/Engineering
  • Supply Chain
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Industrial Design
  • Business
  • Startup go to market strategy
  • Product management
  • Marketing
• You love making an impact, being hands on, collaborating with experts, and learning
• Strong analytical skills with a proactive mindset; comfortable tackling open‑ended engineering challenges with minimal supervision.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, rapidly evolving deep‑tech startup environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Academic Foundation: Solid understanding of core principles related to your field of study.
• Availability: Able to commit to a full‑time or part‑time internship schedule for a minimum duration of 12 weeks.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary:
  • BS level: $25/hour
  • MS, PhD, or MBA level: $25-50/hour
• A taste of the start‑up life
• Exposure to a dynamic, disruptive startup and cutting‑edge technology in vacuum electronics, materials science, and additive manufacturing.

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

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 enabling 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.