Senior Microwave R&D Engineer (Compute Test Division)

Teradyne • North Reading, MA

75d • $166,300 - $266,100

About The Position

The Innovation Lab is an advanced R&D team that is part of the Semiconductor Test Division at Teradyne. We have a dual charter to technically support the growth of the division and company: Create long-term differentiated solutions for our core Semiconductor Test business by exploring new technologies and architectures to be applied against current and emerging key requirements for our customers. Working with our Business Development Office, develop differentiated solutions to new business opportunities that are relatively adjacent to our core business. These will generally enable new businesses within our existing customer base. We are seeking a Senior Microwave R&D Engineer to join the Teradyne Innovation Lab - the team responsible for developing breakthrough concepts for use in Semiconductor Test Systems of the future. This role is instrumental in shaping Teradyne's vision for testing ICs that will be used from RF to sub-THz frequencies with high modulation bandwidths in emerging applications for communication, sensing, and other products.

Requirements

• Minimum education: Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field; PhD preferred
• 10+ years of experience in microwave design and development above 10 GHz
• Expertise in antenna simulation, design, and hands-on testing, including calibration
• Proficient in RF simulation tools such as ADS, HFSS, and CST, as well as measurement equipment like VNAs and spectrum analyzers
• Skilled in software development using MATLAB and Python
• Knowledge of PCB layout rules for signal integrity at frequencies above 10 GHz
• Familiarity with beamforming, phased array antennas, mm-wave packaging, and signal processing for radar and sensing applications
• Strong analytical thinking and innovative mindset; thrives in ambiguity and adapts quickly to change

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in waveguide and antenna design, characterization, and over-the-air (OTA) measurement

Responsibilities

• Lead the pathfinding design and development of sub-THz instrumentation for next-generation communication and sensing ICs
• Develop Over-the-Air (OTA) hardware and innovative test methodologies
• Build and iterate on prototypes, validating performance through simulation, measurement, and refinement
• Support the integration of advanced microwave subsystems into Teradyne's automated test equipment portfolio

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Tuition assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees