Senior RF/Microwave Applications Engineer, Lab‑Driven

MACOM; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MACOM in Lowell, MA seeks a Principal Applications Engineer to test PNA/PNA-X, develop evaluation boards, and deliver technical collateral for customers. You will participate in design reviews, mentor colleagues, and present data to management. Travel up to 25% for internal and client sites.

Requirements include a EE degree with 7+ years in semiconductors or a master's with 5+ years, plus experience with RF/MW, waveguide components, and Keysight/AWR toolsets. MACOM emphasizes equality and growth.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a directly related field plus seven (7) years of engineering experience in the semiconductor field.
• Alternatively, the employer will accept a master’s degree plus five (5) years of electrical engineering experience in the semiconductor field.

Responsibilities

• Test on a PNA or PNA-X, including using a probe station.
• Measure with load pull systems and design/build supporting hardware for MACOM products.
• Create technical presentations and data packages for customers and internal teams.
• Mentor colleagues and collaborate with design and quality teams; travel up to 25%.

Skills

RF & Microwave

Waveguide testing

Pulsed IV measurements

Noise parameter extraction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree +5 years experience in semiconductor field

Tools

Keysight ADS

Keysight EMPro

HFSS

AWR

Job description

MACOM in Lowell, MA seeks a Principal Applications Engineer to test PNA/PNA-X, develop evaluation boards, and deliver technical collateral for customers. You will participate in design reviews, mentor colleagues, and present data to management. Travel up to 25% for internal and client sites.

Requirements include a EE degree with 7+ years in semiconductors or a master's with 5+ years, plus experience with RF/MW, waveguide components, and Keysight/AWR toolsets. MACOM emphasizes equality and growth.