Principal Design Engineer

Mini-Circuits; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 199,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Mini-Circuits in Carlsbad, California is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to develop new MMIC products. This role involves collaboration across various departments to ensure product success. Candidates should possess a BSEE or MSEE with significant design experience in microwave technology and MMIC process technologies. Excellent communication skills and familiarity with CAD software are essential. The position offers a competitive salary range of $199,000 to $215,000.

Qualifications

• BSEE with minimum 15 years’ related design experience OR MSEE with minimum 10 years’ related design experience preferred.
• Knowledge of microwave theory and techniques and MMIC process technologies.
• Familiarity with CAD software for circuit and electromagnetic simulation.

Responsibilities

• Develop new MMIC products and collaborate with various teams.
• Ensure timely and successful product releases with minimal supervision.
• Maintain documentation by following MMIC development flow.

Skills

Microwave theory and techniques

MMIC process technologies

Power amplifier design techniques

Communication skills

Team-oriented and self-motivated

Education

BSEE with 15 years design experience

MSEE with 10 years design experience

Tools

CAD software (ADS, HFSS, MWO, Momentum)

PCB software familiarity

Job description

Overview

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for RF and microwave applications. With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, our products are used in wired and wireless communications, as well as detection, measurement and imaging applications in military, automotive, medical, and industrial systems.

Mini-Circuits sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through direct sales, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, and our website.

Position Summary

The Principal Design Engineer – MMIC is responsible for developing new MMIC products as defined by Marketing Strategists. The role covers all phases of product development from concept definition to release. The engineer will collaborate with Marketing, Project Managers, Product Engineers, Q&R Engineers, P&A Engineers and Test Engineers to ensure timely and successful product releases. At the Principal level, the engineer is expected to work independently with minimal supervision, while reporting and collaboration with Mini-Circuits teams worldwide are essential.

Salary Range: $199,000 to $215,000

Job Function

• Target specifications feasibility.
• MMIC design based on ADS simulation, including schematic simulation, layout, EM-simulation (2.5D, Momentum), and thermal simulation.
• Design reports and design reviews.
• Design validation with testing of samples in small-signal and large-signal conditions, design-variant selection, identifying improvement needs, and defining Design Verification Test conditions.
• Maintain documentation and quality by following the MMIC development flow and procedures.
• Collaborate with other engineers to ensure team success; attend design reviews, provide coaching and share knowledge.
• Customer evaluation board design.
• Execute tasks according to schedule; manage time, escalate issues, and coordinate with Project Managers to remove roadblocks and adjust schedules as needed.

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not exhaustive and additional tasks may be assigned within the scope of the position.

Qualifications

• BSEE with minimum 15 years’ related design experience OR
• MSEE with minimum 10 years’ related design experience – preferred
• Knowledge of microwave theory and techniques and MMIC process technologies.
• Knowledge of power amplifier design techniques; 10+ years in GaAs and/or GaN; experience with other components (low-noise amplifiers, mixers, switches) desirable.
• Familiarity with CAD software for circuit and electromagnetic simulation (ADS, HFSS, MWO, Momentum); PCB software familiarity desirable.
• Professional, proactive, team-oriented, self-motivated with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions. The role includes talking, hearing, standing, walking, sitting, and using a computer keyboard. Occasional reaching, lifting up to 10 pounds, and vision requirements apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cultural Focus

• Displays enthusiasm and passion for their work.
• Strives for Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding objectives and embracing continuous improvement.
• Exhibits sound business judgment aligned with company goals.
• Operates with a customer-obsessed mindset; meets or exceeds internal and external expectations.
• Takes accountability and ownership for conduct and contributions.
• Demonstrates urgency and attention to detail.
• Collaborates and contributes to shared goals with strong teamwork.
• Conducts themselves with honesty and integrity, treating all members with trust and respect.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply with corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability and willingness to adhere to the Company Code of Conduct.
• Occasional travel and some overnight with required travel.

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside these guidelines at Management’s discretion.

Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, or other protected characteristics as established by federal or state law.