Test & Automation Engineer

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 Eridan is seeking a Test & Automation Engineer to lead the evolution of our board-level RF test systems. You will take full ownership of the automation codebase, spearhead comprehensive yield analysis, and develop the foundational infrastructure necessary to move our technology from engineering validation into high-volume production. In this capacity, you will serve as the technical lead for our RF test environments, ensuring that all automation is designed for scalability and reliability. This role is a vital link between the lab and the factory floor, with a focus on system enablement and the creation of production-grade automated solutions rather than basic design or individual board debugging. As a Test & Automation Engineer, You Will Core Automation Engineering Own and extend the board-level RF test automation codebase (C# / Test Executive), adding and modifying existing code to support new test cases and additional frequency bands Automate test sequences from specifications provided by the systems and GaN teams, turning PowerPoint-level requirements into production-ready test script Data & Quality Assurance Collect, organize, and analyze test yield data in bulk, building Pareto analyses to identify top failure modes and translate them into prioritized action items for the systems team Work with the quality function to track production defects, manage priorities, and present findings to cross-functional stakeholders Operational & Scalability Evaluate and right-size test equipment selections, identifying when a lower-cost instrument meets production resolution requirements in place of an engineering-grade alternative Qualify new test stations, support remote debugging for contract manufacturers, and bring up new test sites as Eridan scales Documentation & Standards Author and maintain technical documentation for test procedures, specifications, and configuration management to support the transition to contract manufacturing Commit clean, reviewed code to Git and meet the team's code quality standards for acceptance to the main branch Qualities of a Successful Candidate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field 4+ years of experience in test engineering or a related role Hands-on experience with RF test equipment in a lab environment (signal analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, or similar instruments) Programming experience in at least one language; ability to read, modify, and write code from scratch. C# experience is a strong plus given our current test executive stack Familiarity with data analysis concepts and the ability to work through yield datasets to identify and communicate failure trends Nice to Have Experience in the telecommunications or wireless industry Familiarity with 3GPP standards Background in a manufacturing or yield environment, including Pareto analysis, defect tracking, or process quality functions Experience with Git and software version control workflow 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 ar…