Applications Engineering, Senior/Principal - RF Power Amplifier

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.

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