RF​/Optical Test Engineer

Company Overview:

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!

Position Overview:

As a Test Engineer at MACOM, you will partner with New Product Development and Product Engineering to develop and support advanced test solutions for RF over fiber products. You will be challenged by a diverse mix of new products, applications, and high-performance technologies, serving primarily Aerospace and Defense markets.

• Test Development:
  Develop automated test systems and write code to collect, analyze, and present characterization and performance data. Production Support:
  Facilitate new product transitions from engineering to manufacturing and create test plans to verify product performance.
• Data Analysis:
  Analyze test data against specifications and process parameters. Identify data trends and study performance against environmental stresses.
• Troubleshooting & Yield:
  Assist Quality with root-cause analysis for test failures, investigate yield issues, and help with corrective actions.
• Lab Operations:
  Utilize test lab equipment (e.g., power supplies, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers) and create drivers as necessary for test equipment automation.

• Education:
  
  B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a directly related technical field.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in RF and/or optical test engineering and test solution development and writing software for automated testing.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience creating test documentation and writing test procedures. Familiarity with Optical, RF, Microwave, and general lab equipment, and automation and communication protocols like GPIB SCPI, RS232, I2C, SPI, Ethernet is preferred. Understanding optical and RF measurements such as gain and noise figure is desired.
• Software/Tools:
  Proficiency with Python used to develop automation and GUIs, as well as proficiency using Git/Git Hub/Git Lab is preferred. Familiarity with National Instruments hardware, PYVISA and related libraries is desired. Experience with embedded firmware, C++, Linux, Verilog is a plus.
• ITAR/Compliance:
  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.

The Salary Range for this position is $60,000-$120,000 annual. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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.

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash…