Test Engineering, Senior

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 65 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. Click here to view our facilities. 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.

PDK Development Engineer

Job Description

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.

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.

What you will need to succeed:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in semiconductor device manufacturing or a related field
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment including network analyzers, AMCAD Pulse IV, Maury and Focus load-pull systems, signal generators, AWGs, power supplies, and comb generators.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or MATLAB for test automation and data analysis
• Solid understanding of various calibration techniques including SOLT, TRL, LRM.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Due to ITAR regulations, the candidate must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Other things that would be useful:

• Proven track record in device characterization with III-V semiconductor devices
• Familiarity with advanced RF characterization tools (e.g., PNAx, IV systems, active load-pull setups).
• Deep understanding of RF principles and compound semiconductor behavior.

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, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military obligations, or membership in 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 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.