ELVE TEAM
Mik Kuffel
Chief Manufacturing Engineer
B.S. Materials Science and Engineering
Specialized in vacuum processing and the design and execution of complex multi-material joining operations.
Arnela Sinevod
Director of Customer Experience
B.S. Manufacturing Engineering
Directing teams and programs in a manufacturing environment, ensuring cleanliness for ultra-high vacuum (UHV) components.
Blake Griffin
Lead RF Engineer
M.S. Nuclear Engineering
Focused on TWT design and product delivery, with expertise in validating RF components for high-volume manufacturing in the communications industry.
Michelle Gonzalez
Lead Mechanical Engineer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Engaged in vacuum electronics research, process development, and testing, specializing in the manufacture and life-testing of high current density cathodes.
Colin McElroy
Process Scientist
Ph.D. Physics
Experienced in production scaling and process quality optimization, with expertise in the synthesis and characterization of multifunctional materials.
Dan Springmann
Power Supply Design Engineer
M.S. Electrical Engineering
Skilled in the design, development, and integration of high-voltage power supplies for TWT applications.
Jeff Li
Senior Test Engineer
M.S. Engineering Applied Science
Expert in the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of TWTs.
Rich Kowalczyk
Chief Technology Officer
Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering
Experienced in research, development, and demonstration of advanced RF sources.
Danny Chan
Senior Product Design Engineer
M.S. Mechanical Engineering
Specialized in product design, packaging, analysis, and implementation.
Scott Ballinger
Automation Engineer
B.S. Computer Science and Engineering
Julia McCann
Process Engineer
B.S. Chemical Engineering
Misdalia Zayas
Production Associate
Expertise in high-tech electromechanical assembly.
Eli Horn
Mechanical Engineer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Experience in vacuum electronic component design and manufacturing.
Julie Axelsson
Director of Corporate Operations
B.A. International Relations, M.B.A. Finance/Strategy
Specialized in strategy consulting and private equity.
Matt Jones
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, M.S. Mechanical Engineering
Background in mechanical design and experience at national laboratories working on precision laser systems.
Matthew Kelly
Facilities Manager
AA Automotive Technology & Community College of the Airforce
Extensive experience in maintenance.
Aubrey Hart
Production Operator
B.S. Biopsychology, B.A. Ethnomusicology
Experienced in building Halbach arrays as a production operator, with a background as a veterinary technician.
Shazib Elahi
Mechanical Design Engineer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Proficient in mechanical design.
Caleb Brown
Supply Chain Operations
B.S. Industrial Technology and Packaging
Proficient in supply chain and operations planning and optimization, with experience in ERP implementations and process improvement.
Stevie Steinberg
Lead Power Electronics Engineer
B.S. Electrical Engineering
Specialized in the design, development, and integration of analog electronics for space applications.
Rex Flores
Production Operator
Proficient in manufacturing, testing, and mechanical work across the electromechanical, semiconductor, and automotive industries.
Tristan Adams
Production Operator
B.S. Computer Science
Experienced in electrical, mechanical, and software systems.
Noah Glick
Design Engineer
M.S. Electrical Engineering
Proficient in vacuum electronics, with an emphasis on the manufacturing of magnetic assemblies and beam optic design.
Nick Hudson
Production Operator
B.S. Physiology
Experienced in EMS and production operations.
Alex Burke
Senior Engineer - Physicist
Ph.D. Experimental Physics
Specialized in vacuum electronics and TWT design and testing, with expertise in computational physics simulations and electron beam optics design.
Sage Emerson
RF Engineer
B.S. Electrical Engineering
Focused on designing, assembling, and testing RF/Microwave hardware systems.
Ashley Smith
Production Operator
Andrew Fulton
Manager, Integration and Test
Expert in testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing electrical and electromechanical systems across defense, aerospace, and robotics industries.
Josh Wolf
Production Manager
Specialized in high-precision micromanufacturing, research, and product development.