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RF Power Amplifier Design Engineer, Principal

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MACOM

Hamilton Township, NJ (In Person)

$116,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 03/03/2026 (Updated 5 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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Job Description

Company Overview:
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. Please view our facilities at https://www.macom.com/. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represent 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.
Title:
RF Power Amplifier Design Engineer -
Principal Job Overview:
MACOM seeks a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to design solid-state power amplifiers at RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave frequencies. Strong knowledge of analog control circuits, RF hardware, and systems including linear small signal, high-power amplifiers, and transceiver architectures highly desirable. Amplifiers designed will be used across commercial, aerospace and defense markets, as well as space applications. The successful candidate is a prolific RF designer, with a proven track record of product development, a great communicator, and devoted to improving the state of the art of modern RF systems.
Requirements:
Extensive experience designing UHF, microwave, or millimeter-wave solid-state amplifiers. Experience in the use of design tools such as Microwave Office, ADS, or other similar tools. Ability to analyze and resolve highly complex technical problems quickly and independently. Design experience in meeting Military and High-Rel requirements is desired. Ability to work onsite with a team including mechanical engineers, process engineers, and electrical engineers. Ability to work in a lab environment to test and verify amplifier designs against rigid specifications. Must be able to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing. BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent and 10+ years of applicable experience is desired, or MS and 6+ years. 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.
Other Special Skills:
Excellent spoken and written English. Self-motivated with strong planning and organizational skills. Strong Analytical skills. Effective communication skills. Ability to work within a team environment. The Salary Range for this position is $98,000-$135,000. 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.
Benefits :
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health, dental, and vision insurance. Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan. Potential for performance-based bonus. Paid time off. Professional development opportunities. This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM's discretion, subject to individual and company performance.
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 +1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com. 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. Apply Now Share Save Job

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