Application Engineer

Talentify; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MACOM Technology Solutions is seeking an Applications Engineer to support RF/microwave diode products in defense, aerospace, and telecom industries. You will guide customers in circuit design, perform special characterization, and generate technical collateral to optimize performance.

The role involves working with internal teams and external customers, traveling as needed to support field activities, and staying current with industry standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics, or equivalent.
• 1-4 years of RF/microwave engineering with emphasis on diode-based components.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Proficient in RF laboratory equipment and measurement techniques.
• Understanding of PIN, Schottky, varactor, and limiter diode characteristics and applications.
• Familiarity with radar systems, terrestrial and satellite communications.
• Ability to analyze data and troubleshoot customer designs.

Responsibilities

• Directly support external customers via conference calls, written communications, webinars, etc.
• Domestic and international travel for customer support and field activities.
• Create presentations, data packages, and other technical documentation.
• Specialized characterization of products including high power RF measurements.
• Provide detailed application guidance on diode selection, biasing, and thermal management.
• Design and build evaluation boards, reference designs, and application circuits.
• Support new product introductions and prototype evaluations.
• Generate comprehensive application notes and product data sheets.
• Support marketing content for MACOM’s web site.
• Stay current with industry standards and competitive products.

Skills

RF/microwave engineering

Excellent communication

RF measurement techniques

Diode technology knowledge

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

RF laboratory equipment

Job description

MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative, cutting‑edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave, photonics and high‑speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence, high performance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.

MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers’ success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power, highest frequency and/or highest data rates.

Leading technologies, innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!

Job Description

As an Applications Engineer at MACOM Technology Solutions, you will be a key team member of the RF/microwave Diode Product Line responsible for providing technical support, application guidance, and design expertise to customers integrating our diode products into RF and microwave systems for defense, aerospace, telecommunications, and industrial applications. Products supported include RF PIN diodes, Schottky diodes, varactors and limiter diodes across multiple technologies. The Diode product line also designs and supports hybrid and integrated components including switches, limiters, attenuators and phase shifters.

The engineer in this position will act as a key technical interface between external customers’ design engineers, MACOM’s internal product management, field sales, design engineering, wafer fab engineering and marketing communications teams.

Duties include assisting customers in the selection of and circuit design utilizing MACOM diode products, identification and definition of new products, special characterization of products from the diverse portfolio of RF & microwave semiconductor products, generation of collateral materials such as application notes, device and circuit models and data sheets to enhance customers’ understanding of how to attain optimal performance using MACOM diode products.

The successful candidate’s educational background should include semiconductor theory as well as electronics engineering or physics principles.

Responsibilities

• Directly support external customers via conference calls, written communications, webinars, etc.
• Domestic and internation travel is required as needed for customer support and field activities
• Create presentations, data packages, and other technical documentation to help customers
• Specialized characterization of products upon internal or external customer request including high power RF measurements for limiters and switches.
• Provide detailed application guidance on diode selection, biasing, thermal management, and integration into RF circuits.
• Design and build supporting hardware for MACOM products such as evaluation boards, reference designs, and application circuits
• Support new product introductions and assist with prototype evaluations and performance validation.
• Generation of comprehensive application notes and product data sheets
• Support the marketing communications team for MACOM’s web site content
• Stay current with industry standards, emerging technologies, and competitive products.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics, or equivalent
• 1-4 years of experience in RF/microwave engineering with emphasis on diode-based components.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Proficient in RF laboratory equipment and measurement techniques.
• Understanding of PIN, Schottky, varactor, and limiter diode characteristics and applications.
• Familiarity with the theory of operation of radar systems, terrestrial communications systems, satellite communications systems.
• Ability to analyze data and effectively troubleshoot customers’ designs

EEO:

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

ITAR

Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

RSU Eligible

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

Salary Range

The Salary Range for this position is $69,000 – $105,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits:

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.