Electronic Design Engineering - RF Power Amplifier

MACOM•Mesa, AZ

27d

About The Position

The RF PA Design Engineer will be responsible for developing RF Amplifier Transistors, Pre-Matched Amplifiers, and Hybrid Modules in GaN technology, from concept and prototyping to production release phases, according to MACOM's New Product Development process.

Requirements

M.S.E.E. or equivalent experience
5+ years of relevant experience
Working experience with industry standard non-linear circuit simulators such as ADS and AWR
Electromagnetic modeling software such as HFSS or equivalent
Familiar with S-parameter and nonlinear measurements using industry standard test equipment (spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, power meter, thermal imaging, etc.)
Hands-on board level tuning
Understanding the design of microwave evaluation boards including both electrical and thermal aspects
Demonstrated ability to work within schedule constraints
Good communication, organization and documentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build long lasting partnerships. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AutoCAD or other drawing packages is a plus

Responsibilities

Development of innovative power amplifier solutions for single and multiband high efficiency Doherty applications
Be responsible for the design, drafting, testing, and releasing of new power amplifier products
Design RF amplifier evaluation boards and production test fixtures.
Device testing and characterization, including S-parameters, large signal, load-pull, stability over temperature and VSWR, as well as market specific measurements on a per-product basis. Be responsible for status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing test data.
Works closely with cross functional teams including product management, marketing, systems and algorithms teams, product engineering, operations, reliability, quality, test engineering, and procurement
Follow a formal stage-gate new product introduction process