Senior RF / Microwave Module Electronic Design Engineer

MACOM; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Employer-sponsored 401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MACOM’s Diode Business Line seeks an experienced RF/microwave electronic design engineer to design, test, and release control circuits for high-frequency applications. You’ll develop devices like switches, attenuators, phase shifters, and mixers using Si and GaAs, guiding them through from kickoff to production.

You will utilize ADS/AWR for simulations, work with EM tools, and collaborate with packaging and test teams to optimize yield and cost.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years RF/microwave circuit design experience.
• Proficiency in modern microwave simulation tools such as ADS or AWR.
• Experience with high yield, low cost design and packaging methods.
• Familiarity with RF/microwave transitions between connectors, lines, waveguides and MMICs.
• Experience with EM simulations (Momentum, EmPro, HFSS) and related thermal analysis is a plus.
• Knowledge of Smith Chart impedance matching and tuning.

Responsibilities

• Design, layout, test, and release of RF/microwave control circuits.
• Create products like switches, attenuators, phase shifters, mixers, and more.
• Lead design activities from kickoff to product release.
• Develop test plans and procedures with test engineering.
• Collaborate with packaging to improve cost and manufacturability.
• Manage prototype builds and product characterization against goals.
• Transfer product to production following stage-gate process.

Skills

RF design

Microwave circuit design

Interpersonal skills

High-yield / low-cost design

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS/PhD (preferred)

Tools

ADS

AWR

HFSS

Momentum

EmPro

Ansys Icepak

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

In MACOM’s Diode Business Line, we design control function circuits for aerospace and defense, test and measurement, cellular/5G, medical, space/hi‑rel, automotive and other wireless applications. We are looking for an experienced RF / microwave electronic design engineer. Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the design, layout, test, and release of new control circuits for RF and microwave applications based on Si and GaAs technologies.
• Design products such as switches, limiters, digital and analog phase shifters, digital and analog attenuators, detectors, frequency multipliers, mixers, modulators/demodulators, CMOS drivers & sequencers and multi-function hybrid/multi‑chip modules in SMT and connectorized package form.
• Responsible for all design activities and related product development activities from kickoff through engineering evaluation to product release.
• Work with the test engineering team and write test and assembly plans and procedures.
• Work with the package and assembly teams to develop new and more cost‑effective packaging and assembly methods.
• Initiate prototype builds and manage product characterization; design evaluation and characterization fixtures, direct or perform measurements, and process and present evaluation data against the product development goals.
• Work with the Product Engineering group to transfer the product to production.
• Follow a formal stage‑gate new product introduction process.

Job Requirements

• Degree (BS, MS, or PhD) in Electrical Engineering.
• More than 5 years of experience in RF / microwave circuit design.
• Fluent with modern microwave simulation tools such as ADS or AWR.
• Familiar with integration and experience designing for high yield and low cost.
• Familiar with design and simulation of complex RF / microwave transitions between connectors, transmission lines, waveguide, RFICs / MMICs, wire and/or ribbon bonds, feed‑through pins, laminate / ceramic substrates, SMT / leaded components, etc.
• Experience with EM simulations (Momentum, EmPro, HFSS, etc). Thermal simulation experience is a plus (Ansys Icepak or equivalent).
• Understanding and practical knowledge of working with the Smith Chart for impedance matching and tuning.
• Operation and calibration of s‑parameter and nonlinear measurements using industry standard test equipment (spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, power meter, thermal imaging, etc.).
• Understanding of a variety of microwave measurements which include but are not limited to S‑Parameters, IP3/TOI, compression/limiting, harmonics, DC and/or RF continuous and pulse power, noise figure, switching speed, conversion loss/gain, etc.
• Experience with the design of microwave printed circuit boards including both electrical and thermal aspects.
• Device or process modeling experience is a plus (ADS, AWR, TCAD, Silvaco, etc).
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, AutoCAD or other drawing packages is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build long lasting partnerships.

EEO

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

ITAR

Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

RSU Eligible

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

Salary Range

The Salary Range for this position is $107,000 – $157,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.