Senior RF Test Engineer

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications.

Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.

MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

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In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key core competency within our business.

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives and leading industry distributors.

Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

Senior RF Test Engineer MACOM is seeking a highly skilled and experienced RF Device Test Engineer to join our dynamic Technology Development team.

This role is centered on device characterization, test software development, and automation of testing procedures for both active and passive RF devices.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure accurate testing methodologies and high-quality data acquisition that support technology development and design objectives.

Your skills and knowledge related to RF/DC test and measurement instruments and methods will be key to your success, as will your attention to detail, ability to communicate ideas and your passion for excellence.

Key duties and responsibilities for this role include:

• Design and execute comprehensive device characterization, including DC/Pulse IV, S-parameters, load-pull, noise figure, and other RF measurements.
• Develop, implement, and validate test software aligned with test plans and bench setups.
• Maintain and monitor lab equipment performance and coordinate with vendors for service and support.
• Manage inventory of testing materials such as wafers, calibration structures, fixtures, and assembly components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to test software and hardware; provide technical support to other business units as needed.