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Design Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Morrisville, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 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!
Overview: The RF Pallet Design Engineer will design and test high power RF pallets and modules for various commercial aerospace and defense applications.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Work in a multi-disciplinary team across multiple locations to develop single- and multi-stage RF pallets and module products.
Be responsible for designing simulating building and testing power amplifier pallets.
Work with product line managers to ensure customer specifications and timelines are met.
Collaborate with the device design team to optimize GaN high power amplifiers for customer specific applications.
Work with assembly team and product engineering team to ensure first prototypes meet manufacturability requirements and to transfer products to production.
Document characterize and release pallet products for high volume production.
Note: this is a non-exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Other tasks will be assigned during the course of your employment.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in electrical engineer physics or similar field with minimum 3 years experience or Masters degree with minimum of 1 years of experience
Familiarity with RF circuit architecture and RF module system design
Experience in advanced high power RF measurements GaN power amplifiers mixed signal systems and/or power management circuits.
Familiarity with standard test equipment (network analyzer spectrum analyzer power meters etc.) and strong hands-on RF test skills.
Experience with EDA/ECAD tools such as Keysight ADS MWO Altium HFSS or similar simulations tools.
Familiarity with MCAD (Solidworks or AutoCAD) or thermal simulations a plus.
Experience with PCB layout and signal integrity analysis
Other Special Skills:
Excellent spoken and written English.
Self-motivated with strong planning and organizational skills.
Strong analytical skills and attention to details.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to work within a team environment.
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.
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.
