RF Test Engineer: mmWave, HV, and Automation

Elve, Inc.; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

Startup experience

Cutting-edge tech exposure

Mentorship by experts

Job summary

Elve, Inc is a Davis, CA-based deep-tech startup developing high-efficiency millimeter-wave RF power amplifiers for wireless connectivity beyond 5G. As a Test Engineer, you will characterize product performance, build test and quality infrastructure, and automate RF measurements to accelerate manufacturing and design validation.

This is a full-time salaried role in a dynamic startup environment. You will work with advanced equipment and processes, including high-voltage testing up to 15 kV, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 1–5 years engineering experience.
• Basic hands-on tools experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF measurements on amplifiers and passive components.
• Design and document test procedures and automate them.
• Automate tests using Python.
• Test high-voltage equipment up to 15 kV.
• Support rapid iteration of manufacturing processes and validation.

Skills

Familiarity with testing electronic

Troubleshooting

Willing to learn

Self-motivated

Team oriented

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associates degree in technical field

1-5 years engineering experience

Basic hands-on tools experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

Diode detectors

Power meters

Vector network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Waveguides

Waveguide couplers

Coaxial cables

High-voltage power supplies

Job description

Elve, Inc is a Davis, CA-based deep-tech startup developing high-efficiency millimeter-wave RF power amplifiers for wireless connectivity beyond 5G. As a Test Engineer, you will characterize product performance, build test and quality infrastructure, and automate RF measurements to accelerate manufacturing and design validation.

This is a full-time salaried role in a dynamic startup environment. You will work with advanced equipment and processes, including high-voltage testing up to 15 kV, and