Senior Microwave R&D Engineer (Teradyne Innovation Lab, North Reading, MA) Test Division)

Teradyne; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 291,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne Innovation Lab in North Reading, MA seeks a Senior Microwave R&D Engineer to help define how ICs operating from RF through sub-THz are characterized and validated. You will push measurement boundaries and influence the Teradyne ATE portfolio.

The role focuses on designing, prototyping, and validating high-frequency subsystems, with opportunities to transition these technologies into production and customer-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on microwave design and development above 10 GHz.
• Proficiency with RF measurement equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzers).
• Software development in MATLAB and Python for modeling and automation.
• PCB layout rules for signal integrity above 10 GHz.
• Familiarity with beamforming and phased array antennas.

Responsibilities

• Support pathfinding design and development of sub-THz instrumentation for next-gen ICs.
• Develop OTA hardware and test methodologies for mm-wave devices.
• Build prototypes and validate performance via simulation and measurement.
• Transition microwave subsystems from lab to Teradyne’s automated test equipment portfolio.

Skills

Microwave design

Python

MATLAB

RF measurement

Beamforming

Phased array

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

ADS

HFSS

Cadence

Microwave Office

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

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Senior Microwave R&D Engineer (Teradyne Innovation Lab, North Reading, MA) Test Division)

Date: Oct 4, 2026

Location: North Reading, MA, US

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our Purpose
TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supportedto innovate and learn something new every day.
We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

The Innovation Lab is an advanced R&D team that is part of the Semiconductor Test Division at Teradyne. We have a dual charter to technically support the growth of the division and company:

• Create long-term differentiated solutions for our core Semiconductor Test business by exploring new technologies and architectures to be applied against current and emerging key requirements for our customers.
• Working with our Business Development Office, develop differentiated solutions to new business opportunities that are relatively adjacent to our core business. These will generally enable new businesses within our existing customer base.

You’ve spent your career pushing RF and mm-wave hardware to its limits: phased arrays, radar front ends, sensing systems that have to work the first time. Now apply that expertise to one of the hardest measurement problems in commercial electronics: testing the chips that will power the next generation of communication and sensing at frequencies up to sub-THz. The Teradyne Innovation Lab is our pathfinding team. We develop breakthrough concepts for the semiconductor test systems of the future. As a Senior Microwave R&D Engineer, you’ll help define how ICs operating from RF through sub-THz, with wide modulation bandwidths, get characterized and validated before they reach the market.

What You’ll Do

• Support pathfinding design and development of sub-THz instrumentation for next-generation communication and sensing ICs
• Develop Over-the-Air (OTA) hardware and new test methodologies for highly integrated mm-wave and sub-THz devices, including antenna-in-package and phased-array chipsets
• Build and iterate on prototypes in rapid cycles, validating performance through simulation, measurement, and refinement
• Help transition advanced microwave subsystems from the lab into Teradyne’s automated test equipment (ATE) portfolio, taking your designs from prototype to product

All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

You’ve designed, built, and measured hardware where margins are thin and performance is non-negotiable. You’re comfortable defining the problem as well as solving it, and you want your work to set direction rather than follow a spec.

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field; PhD preferred
• 10+ years of hands-on microwave design and development above 10 GHz
• Proficiency with ADS, HFSS, Cadence, or Microwave Office, and with VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and related measurement equipment
• Software development skills in MATLAB and Python for modeling, automation, and data analysis
• Command of PCB layout rules for signal integrity above 10 GHz
• Familiarity with beamforming, phased array antennas, mm-wave packaging, and signal processing for radar and sensing applications
• Strong analytical thinking and an innovative mindset; you thrive in ambiguity and adapt quickly when the problem changes
• Preferred: experience in waveguide and antenna design, characterization, and OTA measurement (e.g., compact range, near-field, or anechoic chamber testing)

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is$182,000- 291,200.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.

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, tuitionassistanceprograms, and more.