Principal Applications Engineer

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 65 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. 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.

Description:

A Principal Applications Engineer is a critical team member responsible for the support of a diverse portfolio of TIA and Driver semiconductor devices targeting high speed applications (operating from 10 - 1000 Gbps). The Principal Applications Engineer's primary role is to evaluate the devices designed by our world class team and engage with customers to integrate these devices into their systems. Duties would include RF testing of devices using a PNA (high frequency test equipment), designing custom high-performance hardware, producing application notes and data sheets, and providing direct technical support to our customers. To accomplish these tasks, the Principal Applications Engineer will interact closely with Design Engineering, Test Engineering, Field Applications Engineering (domestic and international), Marketing, and other teams to analyze and resolve technical issues at every point of product development process. You will work with local and offshore applications and sales teams with a strong focus on maximizing revenue and capturing design slots. A strong RF and Microwave test background and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with multiple engineering, marketing, and sales groups at different geographical locations worldwide are essential to the success of this position. This individual should be a self-starter and be able to independently (or manage team resources) to solve customer's technical problems.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Design and develop Doherty amplifiers using state-of-the-art GaN transistors.

• Optimization of existing designs to meet stringent customer performance targets

• Characterization of power amplifiers for 5G applications using digital predistortion (DPD).

• Provide 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 with customers through technical reports, conference calls and face to face meetings.

• Strong interpersonal intelligence must be shown in all aspects of project execution interactions with team members from multiple design centers and organizations.

• Provide feedback to the wider organization improving technology and product development activities

Required Qualifications / Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

• At least 5 years' experience with RF applications and product development engineering

• Experience with microwave and RF test equipment

• Strong knowledge of power amplifier design

• Demonstrated ability to work within schedule constraints

• Experience with technical customer communications

• Excellent communication and team skills

• This position requires the lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by United States export control laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with a focus on RF power amplifier

• 8 years' experience with at least 5 years' working with semiconductor products

• Experience with AWR or ADS non-linear circuit simulators

• Experience with high power Doherty amplifier design

• Experience with GaN power amplifier design

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, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military obligations, or membership in 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 HR_Ops@MACOM.com. 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.