About Eridan
At Eridan we believe in the power of collaboration and communication to achieve our mission: connect the planet to empower a sustainable, shared future. That mission is possible with our patented transmitter which decreases the cost and power required to roll out 5G by 10x when deployed globally. This is all facilitated through our offices: our Sunnyvale headquarters has big windows (even in the lab!), is walking distance to downtown and the Caltrain, and fits the entire team in the cafeteria for our frequent company parties. Learn more about our mission here.
About this Job
As an Application Engineer at Eridan you will be responsible for helping our customers understand how to use our products, which include both standalone Radio Units and transceiver subsystems. You will serve as a bridge between the needs of the customer and the capabilities and priorities of the engineering team. You’ll play a critical role in helping us identify areas for product improvement, and prioritize them to maximize our success in winning customer opportunities.
A successful Application Engineer will demonstrate excellent communication skills, creative, on-the-spot problem-solving, and the ability to remain calm and cheerful under pressure.
As our Application Engineer, you will:
- Lead product demonstrations with customers and answer technical questions about the product
- Identify opportunities to improve our product based on customer feedback
- Set the standard for careful data analysis, clear presentation of results, and documentation of performance and processes
- Work with cross-functional hardware, software and system validation teams to resolve customer issues
- Be the technical voice of the customer during product definition and validation
Qualities of a Successful Candidate
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years hands-on experience with radio frequency electronics or microwave systems/components
- Experience with 4G/5G wireless technologies
- Solid foundation of comms theory and some knowledge of signal processing
- Ability to write and debug software and scripts in 1 or more programming languages. For example C/C++/C#, Python, Matlab
- Proficient with typical RF test equipment and measurements
- Available to travel 10-25% of the time to customer sites
Preferred Qualities/Nice to Have:
- Working knowledge of O-RAN
- Understanding of OSI 7 layer model
- Familiar with Linux OS
- Experience with RF power amplifiers and linearization
- Knowledge of transceiver subsystems such as PLL circuits, mixers, and filters
Perks of working at Eridan
- Work on new technology that will make a significant impact on global infrastructure
- Ability to learn, develop, and advance within a flexible environment
- Collaborate with smart, passionate, and helpful co-workers
- Celebrate progress company-wide
- Pre-IPO equity
- 401K with automatic match
- Health, Vision and Dental insurance
Salary Range
Given our anticipated growth, we are open to hiring individuals with varying levels of experience to fill this role. Salary will be commensurate with job-related skills, experience and other relevant factors. The base salary range for the primary location of this role is between $120,000 and $157,000 plus stock options and benefits.
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.
At Eridan we value the health and safety of our employees. In order to ensure a safe environment, we request that all employees are fully vaccinated.
