RF Test Engineer - MMIC

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar engineering field of study + 2 years of experience in RF Product Design & Test
• OR Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar engineering field of study + 1 year of experience in RF Product Design & Test
• Related coursework (preferred):
• Amplifier circuit design (low noise & power)
• Filter/network analysis and synthesis techniques
• Electromagnetic theory
• System Analysis
• Digital communication and modulation techniques
• S-parameter based network analysis
• Python coding

• Basic understanding of surface mount and microelectronic chip-and-wire manufacturing methods and techniques, including soldering, wedge bonding, silver epoxy application, expansion coefficient and thermal conductivity of materials, plating, hard and soft substrate materials, printed circuit board manufacturing methods and techniques
• Measurement of RF, thermal and electrical characteristics for RF Power Amplifiers such as Linearity, Power, Efficiency, NF, Thermal Scans, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to review data and rationalize when the data may be erroneous
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment including spectrum and network analyzers, oscilloscope, power meter, signal generator, and power supply
• Using thermal chambers and environmental test equipment
• Hands-on ability to assemble, tune, test and troubleshoot hardware in a laboratory environment
• Experience or course work in microwave a millimeter-wave hardware design, including electrical, mechanical, thermal and test environment.
• Theoretical and basic practical knowledge in the use of MMIC, LTCC and ferrite core and wire products including couplers, dividers, baluns, transformers, mixers and amplifiers
• Familiarity with semiconductor probe testing

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability and willingness to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct.

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines.

Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion.

Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.