Senior Principal MMIC Design Engineer

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 161,300 - 215,100; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Mountain View, CA is seeking a highly skilled Senior Principal MMIC Design Engineer to develop advanced GaN and GaAs MMICs. This role involves detailed design, simulation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have a strong background in RF/microwave circuit design and a passion for innovation. Competitive salary range between $161,300.00 and $215,100.00.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful MMIC product releases to production.
• Expertise in electromagnetic simulation techniques.
• Deep knowledge of GaAs pHEMT, GaN-on-SiC HEMT, or other advanced compound semiconductor technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design, simulation, layout, and validation of advanced GaN and GaAs MMIC products.
• Define MMIC specifications based on customer requirements.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior designers.

Skills

RF/microwave circuit design

GaN and GaAs MMIC design

EM simulation techniques

PCB and hybrid module design

Load-pull optimization

Education

BSEE with 18+ years or MSEE with 15+ years of experience in RF/MMIC design

Tools

ADS

Cadence AWR

HFSS

Sonnet

AXIEM

Job description

Senior Principal MMIC Design Engineer page is loaded## Senior Principal MMIC Design Engineerlocations: US - Mountain View, CA: US - Field - Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 16 Days Agojob requisition id: REQ31640**Be visionary**Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.**Job Description**Teledyne Microwave Solutions has over 50 years of experience in the design, development, and manufacture of sophisticated microwave/RF components and integrated assemblies for the most demanding challenges. Our products and capabilities are sought after by civilian and military organizations spanning numerous global markets, including Aviation, Communication, Electronic Warfare (EW/ECM/CIED), Industrial, Missile/UAV, Radar, Satcom, Space, and Test and Measurement. Teledyne Microwave Solutions invests heavily in research and development to maintain the ability to offer the world’s most advanced MW/RF capabilities for current and emerging challenges.**Summary**We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior MMIC Designer to develop state-of-the-art GaN and GaAs MMICs for high-power amplifiers, hybrid modules, and advanced RF/microwave subsystems. This role will also involve the integration of MMICs into modules and the enhancement of the company's hybrid RF/microwave designs. The Senior MMIC Designer will play a critical role in leading designs from concept through production, contributing to the product roadmap, mentoring junior designers, and collaborating closely with customers, marketing, program management, manufacturing, and senior leadership. Candidates must demonstrate deep technical expertise, a strong foundation in RF/microwave circuit design, and a passion for innovation. This role also requires building and establishing the fundamental building blocks and design methodologies necessary for MMIC product development while consistently meeting aggressive time-to-market schedules.**Responsibilities*** Perform detailed design, simulation, layout, and validation of advanced GaN and GaAs MMIC products, with a focus on high-power amplifiers operating at RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave frequencies.* Define MMIC specifications based on system-level customer requirements and trade-off analyses.* Utilize industry-standard simulation tools (ADS, Cadence AWR, HFSS, Sonnet, AXIEM) for linear, nonlinear, and electromagnetic analysis.* Support laboratory validation, including S-parameters, output power, efficiency, load-pull, noise figure, and linearity measurements.* Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior designers and engineering teams.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (program management, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, sales, quality, and leadership) throughout the product development cycle.* Assist in proposal efforts, system architecture studies, and internal R&D planning activities.* Ensure timely project execution while contributing to continuous process improvements and the advancement of design best practices.* Document design activities, development processes, and design reviews in accordance with company and industry standards.**Requirements:*** BSEE with 18+ years or MSEE with 15+ years of experience in RF/MMIC design.* Strong theoretical background in RF/microwave distributed-element circuits and transmission lines.* Proven track record of successful MMIC product releases to production, preferably for high-frequency and/or high-power applications (X-band, K-band, Ka-band, mmWave preferred).* Expertise in electromagnetic simulation techniques.* Familiarity with small-signal and large-signal models of GaAs HEMTs and GaN-on-SiC HEMTs.* Experience with PCB and hybrid module design, including MMIC and hybrid circuit integration.* Proficient in design techniques such as nonlinear simulation, Cripps Analysis, and stability analysis using loop-gain methods.* Strong understanding of load-pull contours and the use of load-pull data to optimize high-power amplifier designs.* Expertise in MMIC power amplifier design, including: + Nonlinear circuit design and simulation (harmonic balance, load-pull). + Impedance matching techniques for high-power, high-PAE amplifiers. + Thermal analysis and thermal management strategies. + Advanced stability analysis techniques.* Deep knowledge of GaAs pHEMT, GaN-on-SiC HEMT, or other advanced compound semiconductor technologies.* Experience with advanced RF/microwave packaging technologies.* Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.**Preferred Qualifications*** Strong technical judgment and engineering decision-making skills, especially in complex or ambiguous situations.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and presentations.* Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting aggressive schedules.* Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and customer-facing teams.**Salary Range:**$161,300.00-$215,100.000**Pay Transparency**The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.