Applications Engineering, Senior/Principal - RF Power Amplifier

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 expertise withmultiple design centers, Si, GaAs, and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assemblyand test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, andAsia. Click here to view our facilities. addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key corecompetency within our business.

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via asales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives,and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of ourproducts 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 teamsincluding product development, technology development, marketing, and productline managers. Externally, you will engage directly with our customers and theglobal 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 & SkillsRequired:

• 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 diverseworkforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant onthe basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, militaryservice, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:
MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonableaccommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Ifyou have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation withrespect to any part of the application process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io oremail View email address on click.appcast.io. Provide your name, phone number and the position titleand 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 orneed reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions oftheir jobs.

Benefits: This position offers acomprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.