Applications Design Engineer

Company Overview:

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.

MACOM has more than 65 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Go to www.macom.com to view our facilities. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key core competency within our business.

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

Applications Design Engineer - Senior

As an RF Applications Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in interfacing with various internal teams including product development, technology development, marketing, and product line managers. Externally, you will engage directly with our customers and the global field applications engineering (FAE) team. Our commitment to innovation, new technology, and talent growth ensures our sustainable success.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop Doherty amplifiers using state-of-the-art GaN transistors.
• Optimize existing designs to meet stringent customer performance targets.
• Characterize power amplifiers for 5G applications using digital predistortion (DPD).
• Maintain a working knowledge of the latest communications standards as they relate to power amplifier measurements.
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of designs, tests, and procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide training on new technologies and methodologies.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal energy and drive to succeed in a dynamic environment.
• Provide technical leadership and support to customers through technical reports, conference calls, and face-to-face meetings.
• Provide feedback to the wider organization to improve technology and product development activities.
• Work with the cross-functional teams with team members from multiple design centers and organizations to define and create an executable project plan.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications/Skills:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 4 years’ experience with at least 2 years working with RF semiconductor products.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with a focus on RF power amplifiers and minimum 2 years’ experience.
• Proficiency with RF and microwave test equipment and strong knowledge of power amplifier design.
• Demonstrated ability to work within schedule constraints and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with technical customer communications.
• Experience with AWR or ADS non-linear circuit simulators.
• Experience with Doherty amplifier design.
• Proven track record of innovation and problem-solving in RF engineering
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
  
  

Why Us?

Innovation: Be part of a team that is at the forefront of technological advancements in RF engineering.

Growth: Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Impact: Contribute to cutting-edge projects that shape the future of communications technology.

Culture: Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and initiative.

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 1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com. 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.