VP of Hardware Engineering - Eridan

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 dynamic and accomplished VP of Hardware Engineering to lead our hardware engineering team. This individual will be a key player in driving the development and deployment of Eridan's cutting-edge 5G radio units (RUs) and transceiver modules into the telecom market. Eridan's technological advantage is the creation of a switch-mode direct polar transmitter built in Gallium Nitride (GaN). 

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building advanced small cell RF telecommunications hardware products, backed up by deep RF skills, systems engineering expertise, and comprehensive understanding of RF circuits and devices. This leadership role requires a hands-on approach, with a focus on both technology development and commercial product success.

As our VP of Hardware Engineering, you will:

• Provide leadership for the hardware development team, overseeing the end-to-end product lifecycle. 
• Develop and lead a high-performance hardware engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on drive the development of 5G RUs and subsystems, leveraging deep RF circuit knowledge and expertise. 
• Oversee the implementation of integrated circuit design solutions, including both CMOS ASICs and GaN MMICs - experience with both the transmit and receive side and experience with digital, analog and mixed-signal circuits.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to drive optimal integration of the RU system.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Previous experience with CMOS, III-V MMICs (GaN highly preferred), and RF circuit integration of these.
• Previous experience with hardware radio systems for advanced digital radio signals, such as 5G, WiFi 7, or similar.
• Ability to manage multi-function teams across multiple geographies.

Preferred Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• Previous experience in 5G RU and system design with a proven track record of building sellable telecom equipment. 

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 $270,000 and $300,000 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.