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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated · 2 months ago

Senior Principal MMIC Design Engineer

Mountain View, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$161K/yr - $215K/yr

15+ years exp

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is a leader in providing advanced technology solutions across various industrial markets. They are seeking a Senior MMIC Designer to develop cutting-edge GaN and GaAs MMICs for high-power amplifiers and advanced RF/microwave subsystems, while also mentoring junior designers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

ElectronicsEnergyManufacturingTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform detailed design, simulation, layout, and validation of advanced GaN and GaAs MMIC products, with a focus on high-power amplifiers operating at RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave frequencies

Define MMIC specifications based on system-level customer requirements and trade-off analyses

Utilize industry-standard simulation tools (ADS, Cadence AWR, HFSS, Sonnet, AXIEM) for linear, nonlinear, and electromagnetic analysis

Support laboratory validation, including S-parameters, output power, efficiency, load-pull, noise figure, and linearity measurements

Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior designers and engineering teams

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (program management, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, sales, quality, and leadership) throughout the product development cycle

Assist in proposal efforts, system architecture studies, and internal R&D planning activities

Ensure timely project execution while contributing to continuous process improvements and the advancement of design best practices

Document design activities, development processes, and design reviews in accordance with company and industry standards

Qualification

RF/MMIC designGaNGaAs MMICsElectromagnetic simulationPCBHybrid module designNonlinear circuit designThermal analysisTechnical documentationTeamwork skillsCommunication skills

Required

BSEE with 18+ years or MSEE with 15+ years of experience in RF/MMIC design

Strong theoretical background in RF/microwave distributed-element circuits and transmission lines

Proven track record of successful MMIC product releases to production, preferably for high-frequency and/or high-power applications (X-band, K-band, Ka-band, mmWave preferred)

Expertise in electromagnetic simulation techniques

Familiarity with small-signal and large-signal models of GaAs HEMTs and GaN-on-SiC HEMTs

Experience with PCB and hybrid module design, including MMIC and hybrid circuit integration

Proficient in design techniques such as nonlinear simulation, Cripps Analysis, and stability analysis using loop-gain methods

Strong understanding of load-pull contours and the use of load-pull data to optimize high-power amplifier designs

Expertise in MMIC power amplifier design, including: Nonlinear circuit design and simulation (harmonic balance, load-pull), Impedance matching techniques for high-power, high-PAE amplifiers, Thermal analysis and thermal management strategies, Advanced stability analysis techniques

Deep knowledge of GaAs pHEMT, GaN-on-SiC HEMT, or other advanced compound semiconductor technologies

Experience with advanced RF/microwave packaging technologies

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred

Strong technical judgment and engineering decision-making skills, especially in complex or ambiguous situations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and presentations

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting aggressive schedules

Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and customer-facing teams

Company

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated

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Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated electronic components, instruments & communications products, including defense electronics, data acquisition & communications equipment for airlines and business aircraft, monitoring and control instruments for industrial and environmental applications and components, and subsystems for wireless and satellite communications.

Founded in 1960

Thousand Oaks, California, USA

10001+ employees