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 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. , a lawful permanent of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by ,, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about export control .





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 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.