Staff RF/Microwave Amplifier MMIC Design Engineer

Job Title

Staff RF/Microwave Amplifier MMIC Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design and develop RF/microwave/millimeter-wave GaAs and GaN MMIC amplifiers (LNAs, drivers, PAs) for communications, instrumentation, industrial, and aerospace/defense applications. Work on circuit design, layout, simulation, measurement, and product integration within an RF/microwave team.

Experience Level

Senior level — requires a minimum of 7+ years of relevant RF/microwave/MMIC design experience.

Responsibilities

Core technical and team responsibilities include:

• Architect, design, and optimize amplifier MMIC circuits (LNA, driver, PA) in GaAs and/or GaN technologies.
• Create layouts and perform EM and thermal simulations to validate designs.
• Develop and validate device models and perform circuit-level and system-level simulations.
• Plan, execute, and interpret RF measurements using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and other microwave test equipment.
• Collaborate with process engineers, test engineers, and cross-functional teams to move designs into production.
• Document designs, test procedures, and results; support product qualification and troubleshooting.
• Travel as required (approximately 10%).

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, constraints, and personal attributes:

• Practical experience with GaAs and/or GaN semiconductor technologies and MMIC design and layout.
• Proficiency with RF/microwave EDA and EM tools such as ADS, Cadence, AWR, Momentum, RFPro, Sonnet, and HFSS.
• Strong experience with electromagnetic simulation and thermal analysis for microwave circuits.
• Hands-on familiarity with RF/microwave test equipment and measurement techniques.
• Experience with PA linearization and efficiency enhancement is a plus.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills; ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident (green card holder) due to export control requirements.

Education Requirements

MSEE or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a background in RF/microwave engineering is required; minimum 7+ years of industry experience. A PhD in a relevant area may be counted toward the experience requirement depending on the thesis.

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.