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MACOM · 4 months ago

RF Systems Design Engineer

Lowell, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$97K/yr - $166K/yr

10+ years exp

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for various applications, and they are seeking an experienced RF/MMW Systems Engineer. The role involves designing complex multi-chip and multi-module systems, simulating system performance, and supporting product transitions from engineering to manufacturing.

ElectronicsIndustrialInformation TechnologyInternetMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSemiconductorTechnical SupportWireless

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Build cascaded system models of RF systems in Keysight Genesys

Select off-the-shelf components and develop specifications for components from system level specifications

Simulate system performance over all conditions: temperature, EOL, varying DC voltages, etc

Write component and system test plans as required

Bona fide RF and microwave enthusiast

Assist test lab staff with system integration

Generate design reports, progress reports, test reports, datasheets, and bills of materials

Set up and perform lab RF measurements

Support and teach test technicians how to perform various written test procedures

Support Manufacturing Test for a variety of products, discrete devices to modules

Facilitate new products transitions from engineering to manufacturing

Develop and coordinate activities focused on testing of products and systems

Work closely with and provide feedback to design, product, and manufacturing engineers

Develop and implement enhancements as part of continuous improvement

Analyze test data and write formal reports on findings

Document new test procedures as required

Unparalleled time management skills and an unquenching thirst for working for multiple managers with competing priorities and conflicting deadlines

Ensure all aspects of product manufacturing, including hardware, documentation, BOMs and costing are in place for the production release of a product

Ensure new product introduction is successful and on schedule

Work with our Business Development team on bid & proposal activity

Lead peer review of design concepts

Cooperating with the Project Manager in order to maintain an up-to-date project plan and schedule

Keeping up to date and maintaining passion for the latest Millimeter-Wave technologies

Customer support as required

Qualification

RF/Microwave designSystem modeling toolsLab equipment proficiencyKeysight GenesysMATLABADSQuality focusedFluent in EnglishCommunicationTime managementInterpersonal skillsDetail oriented

Required

B.S. in engineering or science discipline

10+ years' experience with RF/Microwave/Millimeter-Wave design, development, and analysis

Experience with a variety of system level modeling tools such as Genesys, MATLAB, ADS, etc

Experience using lab equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Multimeters, etc. Hands-on troubleshooting experience

Detail oriented and quality focused

Excellent written and oral communication, organization and documentation skills

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build long lasting partnerships

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Fluent in spoken and written English

Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position