RF Engineering Internship, Woodland

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 Production Operators 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!

Job Description

RF We are excited to offer an RF test engineer internship opportunity that provides aspiring engineers with a unique chance to immerse themselves in the world of millimeter wave test and analysis. As a test engineer intern, you will work closely with our development team, gaining hands-on experience in designing, executing, and analyzing testing processes on millimeter wave amplifiers. This role is perfect for those looking to deepen their practical knowledge and contribute to the success of our projects while honing critical skills in RF equipment and techniques.

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

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Ability to develop, understand and/or follow procedures

Detail oriented and organized

Responsible

Great communication

Experience working with small parts / small things

Willing to learn and be adaptable

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 ,, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about export control .

Benefits

Salary - $25-45/hr (based on education and/or experience)

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.