Applications Engineering, SeniorPrincipal RF Power Amplifier

Company Overview:
MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for DataCenter Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense in Lowell Massachusetts MACOM has design centers and salesoffices throughout North America Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to theISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental managementstandard.

MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise withmultiple design centers Si GaAs and InP fabrication manufacturing assemblyand test and operational facilities throughout North America Europe andAsia. Click here to view our facilities. addition MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key corecompetency within our business.

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via asales channel comprised of a direct field sales force authorized sales representativesand leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of ourproducts to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

Position Overview:

As an RF Applications Engineeryou will play a pivotal role in interfacing with various internal teamsincluding product development technology development marketing and productline managers. Externally you will engage directly with our customers and theglobal field applications engineering (FAE) team. Our commitment to innovationnew 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 & SkillsRequired:

• 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:

• Masters 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 diverseworkforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant onthe basis of race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientationnational origin age disability genetic information veteran status militaryservice marital status or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:
MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonableaccommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Ifyou have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation withrespect to any part of the application process please call 1- oremail Provide your name phone number and the position titleand location in which you are interested and nature of accommodation neededand we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request orneed reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions oftheir jobs.

Benefits: This position offers acomprehensive 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:

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