Posted 3w ago

Applications Engineering, Senior/Principal - RF Power Amplifier

@ MACOM
Mesa, Arizona, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:designing amplifiers, characterizing amplifiers, mentoring engineers
Requirements Summary:Master's in electrical engineering, 10+ years RF power amplifier design experience, expertise in GaN-on-SiC PA design, Doherty amplifiers, DPD, AWR/ADS simulators, test characterization, documentation, and mentoring.
Technical Tools Mentioned:AWR, ADS, Digital Predistortion (DPD)
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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 75 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. Click here to view our facilities. https://www.macom.com/.
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.

 Position Overview:

As an RF Applications 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.
  • 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.
  • Exhibit strong interpersonal intelligence in all
    project execution interactions with team members from multiple design
    centers and organizations.
  • Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of
    designs, tests, and procedures.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide training on new
    technologies and methodologies.

Key Competencies & Skills
Required:

  • Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.
  • Ability to manage complex issues and provide
    innovative solutions.
  • In-depth knowledge of GaN-on-SiC Power Amplifiers for
    5G infrastructure applications.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency with RF and microwave test equipment and
    strong knowledge of power amplifier design.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation
    communication skills.
  • Experience with technical customer communications.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a
    related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in RF power amplifier design. 
  • Expert on the design of high-power RF circuits for Power Amplifier applications. 
  • Highly knowledgeable on the physics of device operation.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Have a proactive, implementation-focused approach.
  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.  

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 [email protected]. 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.

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.