Production/Test Engineer

About Eridan

Eridan is a rapidly-growing startup building 5G radios to enable abundant wireless connectivity everywhere in the world. Our MIRACLE transceiver is based on a patent-protected switching architecture that decreases the amount of power required to transmit a gigabit of data by 5-10x.

We're a small team with big aspirations to put an Eridan transceiver in every wireless device in the world, and we believe in the power of teamwork and focus to enable outsized results. Our Mountain View office is a 10-minute walk from the Caltrain, and we provide a casual work environment, and lots of room for growth.

About this Job

As a Production/Test Engineer at Eridan you will play a critical role in supporting the upcoming deployment of our commercial product. A successful Production/Test Engineer will be a creative and flexible individual with a mastery of PCBA design and assembly, and a high level of experience in PCBA design fabrication and logistic issues.

Given our anticipated growth, a Production/Test Engineer at Eridan must be willing to learn new techniques quickly and be able to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for data driven individuals who are comfortable working with a cross-disciplinary approach to solve problems independently as well as in a team. We look for engineers with persistence, curiosity, and excellent communication skills.

As our Production/Test Engineer, you will:

• Work closely with production team to understand product's purpose and define the specific product requirements (e.g., functionalities, speed, safety standards)
• Inspect raw materials and machinery to identify defects and malfunctions
• Publish and maintain progress to schedules and testing status
• Develop test environments and test cases for all mechanical and electrical systems
• Run tests through all stages of component and final product production
• Analyze test results, identify potential malfunctions, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend improvements
• Create test docs (DVT & PVT)
• Maintain test database, documenting technical issues, and solutions

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• A minimum of 5 years of testing previous experience as a Test Engineer or similar role
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or relevant field
• Solid foundation of comms theory and signal processing
• Working knowledge of WIFI or 3GPP 4G/5G system specifications
• Experience with System Requirement and Design Validation or Verification
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux Operating Systems
• Ability to write test software in C++
• Familiarity with various testing techniques (e.g., thermal, shock, vibration, electrical)
• Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Knowledge of quality standards and regulations
• Due to the nature of our government contracts, you must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to be considered for this position

Perks of working at Eridan

• Opportunity to make a significant impact
• Hybrid remote work policy
• Opportunities to learn, develop, and advance
• Working with smart, passionate, and helpful co-workers
• Pre-IPO equity
• Generous PTO
• 401K with automatic matching
• Health, Vision and Dental insurance
• Lunches provided for those in the office

Eridan is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

COVID-19 Note

At Eridan we value the health and safety of our employees. In order to ensure a safe environment, we require that all employees are fully vaccinated.

Recommended Skills

• 3 Gpp (Telecommunication)
• Adaptability
• Assembly And Installation
• C++ (Programming Language)
• Communication
• Creativity