Senior Principal RF/Microwave Amplifier MMIC Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior Principal RF/Microwave Amplifier MMIC Design Engineer

Role Summary

Senior engineer in the RF/Microwave Amplifier MMIC Design Group responsible for developing GaAs and GaN LNA/driver/power amplifier MMICs for communications, test & measurement, industrial, and aerospace & defense products.

Work includes circuit and EM design, layout, thermal and reliability analysis, measurement support, and cross-functional product development.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 10+ years of relevant industry experience (Ph.D. may be counted toward experience).

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Design RF/microwave and millimeter-wave amplifier MMICs (LNA, driver, PA) using GaAs and/or GaN processes.
• Perform circuit simulation, EM and thermal simulation, and layout for manufacturable MMICs.
• Develop and validate device and circuit models; iterate designs based on measurement data.
• Plan and perform RF test and characterization using spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators, and power meters.
• Collaborate with process, test, packaging, and systems teams to productize designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical strategy and design reviews.
• Support export-control and security processes as required for positions with controlled technical data.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, authorization, and expectations:

• U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status (green card holder); export licensing restrictions may apply.
• 10+ years of experience in RF/microwave MMIC design, simulation, layout, or equivalent practical experience.
• Practical experience with industry EDA and EM tools such as Cadence, Keysight ADS, AWR, Momentum, RFPro, Sonnet, and Ansys HFSS.
• Knowledge of GaAs and/or GaN device physics and modeling and experience applying those models in MMIC designs.
• Experience with microwave/millimeter-wave circuit and system design, and hands-on RF measurement techniques.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to work across cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 10% of the time.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with PA linearization and efficiency enhancement techniques.
• Prior work on instrumentation or aerospace/defense programs.
• Experience with thermal and reliability analysis for high-power MMICs.

Education Requirements

M.S.E.E. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a background in RF/microwave engineering is stated; a minimum of 10+ years of experience is required and a Ph.D. may be counted toward industry experience depending on the thesis. Equivalent practical industry experience may be acceptable.

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.