PCBA Test Engineer, Eridan

$125-155k

Salary will be commensurate with job-related skills, experience and other relevant factors. + Pre-IPO equity + Stock options

Python

C++

Junior, Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in Sunnyvale, CA

Wireless communications infrastructure

Open for applications

Wireless communications infrastructure

21-100 employees

B2BSustainabilityTelecommunications

Open for applications

$125-155k

Salary will be commensurate with job-related skills, experience and other relevant factors. + Pre-IPO equity + Stock options

Python

C++

Junior, Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in Sunnyvale, CA

21-100 employees

B2BSustainabilityTelecommunications

Company mission

To connect the planet to empower a sustainable, shared future.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
Proven hands-on experience with Flying Probe, ICT (In-Circuit Test), FCT (Functional Circuit Test), and RF test methodologies
Proficiency in writing test software, particularly in C#. Experience in other languages (Python, C, C++) is a plus
Strong understanding of PCB design principles and electrical fundamentals
Experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting board-level test processes in a production setting

What the job involves

Eridan is seeking a PCBA Test Engineer with deep expertise in RF and electrical testing to ensure all printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) are efficiently and effectively tested in a production environment
This role is critical to maintaining high product quality, reducing test cycle times, and supporting the launch of complex electronics products
You will play a pivotal role in developing test strategies, writing and deploying test software, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring test coverage is robust across all assemblies
If you thrive in a fast-paced production environment and are passionate about designing innovative, scalable test systems, we want to hear from you
Design and implement PCBA-level RF and electrical test solutions, including Flying Probe, ICT, and FCT
Develop and maintain automated test software (primarily in C#) to support production test of PCBAs
Collaborate with fixture vendors to validate that fixture designs meet all test coverage and functional requirements
Work closely with the PCB design team to ensure optimal test point placement and accessibility
Partner with contract manufacturers (CMs) and test fixture designers to deploy reliable and repeatable production tests
Optimize and reduce test times without compromising coverage or reliability
Balance test coverage with efficiency to meet production throughput requirements
Develop reliable RF test strategies and ensure consistency across test stations and sites
Integrate automated tests within manufacturing constraints and evolving product architectures

Our take

While modems and antennae in cell towers have changed with the times, the transceiver, responsible for converting modem data into the radio frequency emitted by antennae, remains notably outdated. Its inefficiency leads to substantial power consumption during data transmission, posing a significant challenge for the industry.

It’s a problem that the telecommunications industry has been exploring for quite some time, and Eridan believes it has the solution. The company specializes in constructing 5G radio transceivers designed to dramatically reduce power requirements, potentially revolutionizing the cost-effectiveness, accessibility, and sustainability of 5G connectivity.

While the company is still on the path to commercializing its offerings, the allure of playing a pivotal role in a major infrastructure overhaul has undoubtedly attracted substantial capital backing. Despite the journey ahead, the excitement surrounding Eridan;'s advancements underscores the transformative potential of its technology in the telecommunications sector.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Oct 2021

$35m

SERIES C

Feb 2020

$9m

SERIES B

Total funding: $50.6m

Company HQ

Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA

Leadership

Doug Kirkpatrick

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Venture Investor and former Chief Scientist at DARPA. Founded natural gas-focused tech company BlackPak, serving as CEO until 2017. Was previously Vice President of R&D for high-efficiency lighting startup, Fusion Lighting.

Dubravko Babić

(Co-Founder)

Associate Professor in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb since 2012. Founded Alvésta Corporation, serving as CEO then CTO, developing high-speed multichannel fiber-optic modules.

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