Company Overview:MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for DataCenter, Telecommunication, and Industrial and Defense applications.Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and salesoffices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. MACOM is certified to theISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental managementstandard.
MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertisewith multiple design centers, Si, GaAs, and InP fabrication, manufacturing,assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe,and Asia. Click here to view our facilities. https://www.macom.com/. Inaddition, MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key core competencywithin our business.
MACOM sells and distributes products globally via asales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized salesrepresentatives, and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trainedacross all of our products to give our customers insights into our entireportfolio.
RF Design Engineer - Principal, Sr. Principal,Consulting positions
Job DescriptionThe Business Unit is responsible for the design andproduction of diodes, MMIC, RF Amplifier Modules and RF Power Transistors. Weare currently looking for an Senior RF Design Engineer working in ourIntegration team located in San Diego, CA, and reporting to the EngineeringDirector.
A Senior Design Engineer will be responsible fordeveloping RF modules from conceptual to production release phases, accordingto MACOM's NPD procedures. This includes:
- Participating to product definition, in order toassess feasibility and define target specifications.
- Executing schematic circuit simulations and EMsimulations.
- Designing test circuits for evaluation and productiontesting.
- Generating layouts and assembly drawings.
- Device characterization and modeling.
- Maintaining a fully equipped test bench.
- Delivering fully characterized prototype samples (RF,thermal). Material procurement for prototypes.
- Generating design reports, progress reports, testreports, datasheets and bill of materials.
- Organizing design reviews.
- Cooperating with Project Manager in order to maintainan up-to-date project plan and schedule.
- Cooperating with Packaging & Assembly team toensure compliance to manufacturing design rules and to develop cost effectivesolutions that lead to high production yields.
- Cooperating with Product Engineering team forproduction release.
- Keeping up to date with latest technologies(semiconductor, assembly, packaging, tools).
- Customer support (sampling and application notes).
- Coaching and mentoring of more junior engineers.
Job Requirements:- Bachelor's in electrical engineering or Master'sdegree.
- 15+ years of relevant experience.
- Familiarity with Microwave Power Amplifier designtheory and techniques.
- Familiarity with electrical simulation tools such asMWO or ADS (MWO preferred).
- Familiarity with EM simulation tools (such as AXIEMor other).
- Familiarity with Thermal simulation tools (such asSYMMIC or other) is a plus.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or other layout drawingtool.
- Familiarity with RF measurement techniques forsmall-signal and large-signal characterization of amplifiers: benchcalibration, S-parameters, 1-tone and 2-tone power sweep measurements, pulsedmeasurements. Load-Pull experience is a plus. Experience of automation of testsetup is a plus.
- Hands-on board level tuning.
- Good communication, organization and documentationskills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build long lastingpartnerships. Ability to work in fast pace environment.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S.Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, orindividuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for thisposition.
The Salary Range for this position is $98,000 -$240,000. 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.
This position is eligible to receive restricted stockunit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM's discretion, subject toindividual and company performance.
Benefits: This positionoffers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
EEO:MACOMis an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOMwill 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, maritalstatus, or any other category protected under applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation:Reasonable Accommodation. MACOM is committed to working with and providingreasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mentaldisabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonableaccommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call+1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com. Provide your name, phonenumber and the position title and location in which you are interested, andnature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also workwith current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order toperform the essential functions of their jobs.
