Mechanical Engineer - Design

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 a mechanical design engineer to play a critical 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 on a small and energetic team - we can’t wait to meet you!

Job Description

A mechanical design engineer at Elve would be responsible for the design of components for millimeter-wave power amplifiers, as well as fixtures and manufacturing tools. A primary responsibility of this role is to use SolidWorks CAD to model parts and assemblies, and generate documentation and dimensioned drawing packages for our production team, as well as for external vendors. Experience working in a high-tech manufacturing environment is a huge plus. Opportunities for gaining experience in other areas are also present: design, inspection, assembly, bonding, testing, and working on process development. You will assist in the full lifecycle of product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement, and engineering support). Given the size of our team, there are plenty of opportunities to grow, be challenged, and learn new skills. This is a full-time salaried position. The goal of this position is to allow us to rapidly iterate and validate our products while improving our designs.

Work Environment

May be a combination of the following but not limited to:

• Manufacturing facility
• ISO 5 - ISO 7 Cleanroom
• Laboratory
• Machine shop
• Warehouse
• Office

Requirements

Must have:

• Experience with 3D modeling using Solidworks or similar software
• Experience with the application of GD&T
• Experience of producing dimensioned prints
• Experience using measuring instruments and metrology tools
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles
• Hands-on experience building devices (of any kind)
• Willing to learn and adaptable
• Great communication skills
• Experience working in a highly collaborative team environment
• Self-motivated
• Detail-oriented

Good to have:

• Experience using PDM software
• Experience designing parts and full assemblies in SolidWorks
• Experience with precision manufacturing
• Experience modeling and analyzing mechanical stress, vibration, and thermal loading
• Experience with Ultra High Vacuum systems
• Experience with welding or brazing
• Experience with New Product Introduction
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment
• Experience in a machine shop environment
• Experience using metal punching and forming tools
• Experience using a microscope
• Experience performing fundamental engineering design calculations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors engineering degree OR associates degree in technical field with equivalent work experience
• At least 3 years engineering experience
• Basic hands-on tools experience
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• 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 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3),, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about export control here.

Benefits

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Vacation time
• A taste of the start-up life
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology in vacuum electronics, materials science, and additive manufacturing.
• Rubbing shoulders and brainstorming with multiple Ph.D. and masters-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.