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Application Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Lowell, MA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 69000 - 105000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
18 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets including Data Centers Telecommunications Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF) microwave millimeter wave photonics and high-speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence high performance computing satellite communications radar unmanned aerial vehicles medical equipment test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.
MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development wafer fabrication circuit design advanced packaging systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power highest frequency and/or highest data rates.
Leading technologies innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!
Job Description
As an Applications Engineer at MACOM Technology Solutions you will be a key team member of the RF/microwave Diode Product Line responsible for providing technical support application guidance and design expertise to customers integrating our diode products into RF and microwave systems for defense aerospace telecommunications and industrial applications. Products supported include RF PIN diodes Schottky diodes varactors and limiter diodes across multiple technologies. The Diode product line also designs and supports hybrid and integrated components including switches limiters attenuators and phase shifters.
The engineer in this position will act as a key technical interface between external customers design engineers MACOMs internal product management field sales design engineering wafer fab engineering and marketing communications teams.
Duties include assisting customers in the selection of and circuit design utilizing MACOM diode products identification and definition of new products special characterization of products from the diverse portfolio of RF & microwave semiconductor products generation of collateral materials such as application notes device and circuit models and data sheets to enhance customers understanding of how to attain optimal performance using MACOM diode products.
The successful candidates educational background should include semiconductor theory as well as electronics engineering or physics principles.
Responsibilities
Directly support external customers via conference calls written communications webinars etc.
Domestic and internation travel is required as needed for customer support and field activities
Create presentations data packages and other technical documentation to help customers
Specialized characterization of products upon internal or external customer request including high power RF measurements for limiters and switches.
Provide detailed application guidance on diode selection biasing thermal management and integration into RF circuits.
Design and build supporting hardware for MACOM products such as evaluation boards reference designs and application circuits
Support new product introductions and assist with prototype evaluations and performance validation.
Generation of comprehensive application notes and product data sheets
Support the marketing communications team for MACOMs web site content
Stay current with industry standards emerging technologies and competitive products.
Qualifications
BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics or equivalent
1-4 years of experience in RF/microwave engineering with emphasis on diode-based components.
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Proficient in RF laboratory equipment and measurement techniques.
Understanding of PIN Schottky varactor and limiter diode characteristics and applications.
Familiarity with the theory of operation of radar systems terrestrial communications systems satellite communications systems.
Ability to analyze data and effectively troubleshoot customers designs
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.
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- or email 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.
ITAR
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.
RSU Eligible
This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses solely at MACOMs discretion subject to individual and company performance.
Salary Range
The Salary Range for this position is $69000 $105000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors including but not limited to work location relevant candidates experience education and specific knowledge skills and abilities.
Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
Health dental and vision insurance.
Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
Paid time off.
Professional development opportunities.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
MACOM designs and manufactures high-performance semiconductor products for the Telecommunications, Industrial and Defense, and Data Center industries.
