Technical Project Manager

MACOM; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

PTO

Professional development

Job summary

MACOM is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of technology development and corporate projects involving compound semiconductors and packaging for RF and photonics.

You will maintain visibility into cost, schedule, technical performance, resources, risks, and deliverables while working with engineering and operational teams to provide clear, actionable status reporting to management and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of technical program/project management experience.
• Background in RF, microwave, mmWave, photonics or semiconductors.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, performance, risks and resources across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost, schedule, technical progress, risks, resources, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with engineering teams and leadership; develop dashboards and status reports.
• Lead program reviews, BOEs, pricing submissions, and contract closeout activities.

Skills

Technical PM

RF/microwave/photonic

Cost & schedule mgmt

Government programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Physical Sciences/Business

Tools

MS Project

Job description

MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative, cutting‑edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave, photonics and high‑speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence, high performance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.

MACOM has more than 75years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers’ success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power, highest frequency and/or highest data rates.

Leading technologies, innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!

Position Summary

MACOM is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to oversee execution of a portfolio of technology development and other corporate projects involving compound semiconductors and packaging for RF and photonics. The successful candidate will maintain visibility into project cost, schedule, technical performance, resources, risks, and deliverables while working closely with engineering and operational teams to continuously track progress and provide clear, actionable status reporting to management and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee execution of internally and externally (including government agency or customer) funded technology development projects; track cost, schedule, technical progress, risks, resources, and deliverables; coordinate with engineering teams and leadership; develop dashboards, forecasts, and status reports; lead project reviews and action tracking; manage technical proposal development, compliance, cost modeling, BOEs, and pricing submissions; coordinate contract administration, negotiations, reporting, and closeout activities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Business, or related field; 8+ years of technical program/project management experience; technical background in RF, microwave, mmWave, photonics, semiconductors, advanced packaging, EW, communications, space electronics, or related technologies, experience managing cost, schedule, performance, risks, resources, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects; experience developing schedules, budgets, forecasts, resource plans, and cost estimates; demonstrated success supporting, winning, or executing government‑funded technology programs; strong executive communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree and 12+ years of technical program/project management experience, experience with government agencies such as DARPA, ONR, AFRL, ARL, FAA, NOAA, OUSD(R&E), OUSD(A&S), CHIPS, DMEA, military services, or defense laboratories; experience with defense primes; familiarity with BAAs, OTAs, FAR/DFARS contracts; PMP, NCMA, DAWIA, or similar certifications.

Ideal Candidate

A self‑driven technically oriented project manager who excels at overseeing diverse development efforts, building relationships across the business, maintaining continuous visibility into execution, developing government proposals and cost estimates, supporting contract negotiations, and communicating actionable program status to the MACOM leadership team, customers and other external stakeholders.

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 $125,000 – $202,000. 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.