GaN RF Power Amplifier Design Engineer — On‑Site Chicago

Octagon Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

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Job summary

Octagon Group in the Chicago area is seeking an RF Design Engineer to design GaN RF power amplifiers from concept and simulation through prototype testing and production.

You’ll use Keysight ADS to simulate, analyze and optimize amplifier performance, tackle high-power RF challenges, and collaborate with PCB, mechanical and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable hardware. This on-site role requires the ability to work without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Hands-on RF/microwave circuit design and testing experience.
• Experience with GaN RF power amplifiers and MMIC knowledge.
• Experience using Keysight ADS for simulation and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop GaN RF power amplifiers from concept to production.
• Use Keysight ADS to simulate and optimize amplifier performance.
• Collaborate with PCB, mechanical and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable hardware.
• Address high-power RF challenges such as gain and phase matching.

Skills

RF/microwave theory

Hands-on testing

Analytical problem-solving

GaN PA design

Tools

Keysight ADS

Job description

Octagon Group in the Chicago area is seeking an RF Design Engineer to design GaN RF power amplifiers from concept and simulation through prototype testing and production.

You’ll use Keysight ADS to simulate, analyze and optimize amplifier performance, tackle high-power RF challenges, and collaborate with PCB, mechanical and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable hardware. This on-site role requires the ability to work without visa sponsorship.