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Production Operator I

Elve Inc
Davis, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/19/2026

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

Production Operators at Elve are responsible for manufacturing and assembly of components for Vacuum Electronics Devices. This may include but is not limited to receiving and inspecting, inventory control and forecasting, performing various forms of cleaning, assembling, brazing, and testing parts, sub-assemblies, and/or the finished product. Operators may also be asked to work on process development or improvement projects. Given the size of our team, and the growth we are experiencing, there are lots of opportunities to be challenged and to develop by taking on new opportunities, skills and responsibilities.

We are growing and hiring many Production Operators. Feel free to apply anytime.

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
  • 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/flexible
  • 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 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 Include:

  • Salary starts at $25/hour, and increases to $28.85/hour after a 3 month probationary period is completed. Elve offers regular salary increases, plus ample advancement opportunities to Production Operator II, III, IV, and V, which carry salaries up to $47/hour.
  • 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.

Salary : $25 - $47

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