MACOM

Design Engineer

MACOM$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar field with 3+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ year of experience
  • Familiarity with RF circuit architecture and RF module design
  • Experience in high power RF measurements, GaN power amplifiers, and mixed signal systems
  • Hands-on RF test skills with standard test equipment like network and spectrum analyzers
  • Proficiency in EDA/ECAD tools such as Keysight ADS or Altium
  • Experience with PCB layout and signal integrity analysis

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop RF pallets and modules
  • Design, simulate, build, and test power amplifier pallets
  • Ensure customer specifications and timelines are met in partnership with product line managers
  • Optimize GaN amplifiers for specific customer applications with the design team
  • Ensure manufacturability and production readiness of first prototypes with assembly and engineering teams
  • Document and characterize pallet products for high volume production

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Eligibility for restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses based on performance
Full Job Description
Overview: The RF Pallet Design Engineer will design and test high power RF pallets and modules for various commercial, aerospace, and defense applications.

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team across multiple locations to develop single- and multi-stage RF pallets and module products.
• Be responsible for designing, simulating, building, and testing power amplifier pallets.
• Work with product line managers to ensure customer specifications and timelines are met.
• Collaborate with the device design team to optimize GaN high power amplifiers for customer specific applications.
• Work with assembly team and product engineering team to ensure first prototypes meet manufacturability requirements and to transfer products to production.
• Document, characterize, and release pallet products for high volume production.

Note: this is a non-exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Other tasks will be assigned during the course of your employment.

Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineer, physics, or similar field with minimum 3+ years experience, or Master's degree with minimum of 1+ years of experience
• Familiarity with RF circuit architecture and RF module system design
• Experience in advanced high power RF measurements, GaN power amplifiers, mixed signal systems, and/or power management circuits.
• Familiarity with standard test equipment (network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, power meters, etc.) and strong hands-on RF test skills.
• Experience with EDA/ECAD tools such as Keysight ADS, MWO, Altium, HFSS or similar simulations tools.
• Familiarity with MCAD (Solidworks or AutoCAD) or thermal simulations a plus.
• Experience with PCB layout and signal integrity analysis

Other Special Skills:
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Self-motivated with strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to details.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

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.

Benefits: This position offers 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.

About MACOM

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. is a leading supplier of high-performance analog RF, microwave, millimeterwave, and photonic semiconductor products that enable next-generation internet and modern battlefield applications. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts. MACOM's products are used in a wide range of applications, including wireless infrastructure, aerospace and defense, automotive, industrial, medical, and mobile devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers.
Learn more about MACOM
Size
1,100 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$26.6 million
5 Year Trend
-0.7%
Revenue
$559.4 million
NASDAQ

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