Senior MMIC Design Engineer

About the Role 
We are looking for a Senior MMIC Design Engineer to develop high-performance RF and millimeter-wave integrated circuits for next-generation satellite communication systems. You will own MMIC designs from architecture and technology selection through tapeout, characterization, and product integration.

Responsibilities 

• Design and develop power amplifiers (PAs), low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), and RF switches in GaAs and GaN technologies. 
• Own designs from architecture and topology selection through schematic design, layout, EM simulation, tapeout, and silicon/MMIC characterization. 
• Optimize circuits for output power, efficiency, linearity, noise figure, bandwidth, gain, and robustness. 
• Perform RF and electromagnetic simulations, including passive structures, matching networks, interconnects, and package/interface effects. 
• Develop test plans and characterize MMICs using RF and millimeter-wave laboratory equipment. 
• Correlate measured performance with simulation and drive design improvements. 
• Work closely with RF systems, antenna, packaging, and transceiver IC teams to define interfaces and enable system-level integration. 
• Contribute to technology evaluation, architecture trades, design methodology, and development of MMIC capabilities from the ground up. 

Qualifications 

• MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field. 
• 5+ years of experience in designing RF/millimeter-wave MMICs in GaAs and/or GaN technologies. 
• Demonstrated design experience with PAs, LNAs, and/or RF switches, with deep expertise in at least one of these areas. 
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals including impedance matching, stability, noise, linearity, power handling, and nonlinear behavior. 
• Experience with Cadence, Keysight ADS, EM simulation tools, or equivalent RF/MMIC design environments. 
• Hands-on experience with RF/mmWave characterization and equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and load-pull systems. 
• Experience taking designs through tapeout and measured hardware validation. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with wideband RF/mmWave circuit design techniques. 
• PA experience spanning high efficiency, high linearity, and broadband operation. 
• Experience designing circuits into the Ka-band and higher millimeter-wave frequency ranges. 
• Familiarity with MMIC packaging, RF module integration, thermal considerations, and antenna/array interfaces. 
• Experience developing MMICs for phased arrays, satellite communications, aerospace, or other high-reliability applications. 
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and building new RF/MMIC capabilities from the ground up. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $170,000 – $250,000 + equity in the company 
• Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level 
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/ coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks