RF Hardware Design Engineer

Teradyne; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 150,400 - 240,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition assistance programs

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Teradyne is seeking an experienced RF Hardware Design Engineer to develop RF system architectures and prototype designs above 80 GHz. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in RF and microwave systems, a MSEE degree or equivalent with at least 10 years of relevant experience. The role offers a base salary range of $150,400 - $240,600, along with eligible bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package including health and well-being programs and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience developing millimeter wave circuits above 80 GHz.
• Must have extensive experience designing RF and microwave systems.
• Must have worked with materials and manufacturing to understand technology and process tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate RF system architectures.
• Work with MMIC device vendors and contribute to semiconductor strategy.
• Develop prototype designs using ADS and HFSS.

Skills

Developing millimeter wave circuits above 80 GHz

Designing RF and microwave systems

Understanding of state-of-the-art technology above 80 GHz

Working with materials for high quality/reliability designs

Using simulation tools like SystemVue, ADS, and HFSS

Education

MSEE degree or equivalent

PhD preferred

Tools

SystemVue

ADS

HFSS

Job description

RF Hardware Design Engineer

Location: North Reading, MA, US

About the Role:

What You’ll Do

• Develop and evaluate RF system architectures, including detailed cascade analysis and system analysis
• Work with MMIC device vendors and contribute to Teradyne semiconductor strategy
• Design measurement system and define block level electrical specifications
• Develop prototype designs generally using ADS and HFSS
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure designs are consistent with manufacturing constraints, including Design-For-Manufacturing (DFM) and Design-For-Test (DFT)
• Develop test plans and perform module level design verification in the lab
• Work closely with manufacturing to resolve process related performance issues to root cause and corrective action.
• Develop hardware documents such as technical assessments, implementation specifications and layered specification documents.
• Participate in technical discussions and exchanges regarding technology developments, next generation developments and roadmaps

All About You

• Must have extensive experience developing millimeter wave circuits above 80 GHz
• Must have extensive experience designing RF and microwave systems
• Must have a strong understanding of state-of-the-art technology and practice for designing above 80 GHz
• Must have worked with materials and manufacturing teams to understand technology and process tradeoffs to develop high quality / high reliability designs
• Must have experience producing quality designs using simulation tools such as SystemVue, ADS and HFSS.

Education Requirements

• MSEE degree or equivalent with 10+ years of experience in RF, analog, and mixed signal circuit design up to 80 GHz
• PhD preferred.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $150,400 - $240,600. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan

This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Benefits

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.