Electrical Engineer

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 is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.

MACOM has more than75 years of applicationexpertisewith multiple design centers Si GaAs andInPfabrication manufacturing assembly and test and operational facilities throughout North America Europe and Asia. Click here to view our facilities. In addition MACOM offers foundry services thatrepresentsa key core competency within our business.

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channelcomprisedof a direct field sales force authorized sales representatives and leading industry sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

Test Engineer (Entry-Level) RF Test Automation Platform

Location: Lowell MA (with global collaboration)

Experience Level: 05 years

Overview

We are looking for a motivated and curious Test Engineer to join our team supporting a global RF and microwave test automation platform. This system enables advanced measurement and characterization across labs worldwide integrating with industry-leading test equipment and automating complex workflows for semiconductor device evaluation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to develop both software and hands-on lab experience while working alongside a highly collaborative and supportive engineering team.

What Youll Work On

• You will contribute to the ongoing development and expansion of a sophisticated Python-based test and measurement platform that:
• Automates RF and microwave test systems across global lab environments
• Supports both discrete test setups and integrated analyzer platforms (e.g. Keysight PNA-X Rohde & Schwarz ZNA)
• Executes advanced measurement routines using built-in analyzer capabilities
• Leverages a database-driven architecture for data storage security and asset tracking
• Enables automated wafer probing temperature cycling and complex test sequencing

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance software features within a Python-based test automation framework
• Design and implement new methods for data processing organization and visualization
• Build tools for real-time test status monitoring and equipment availability tracking
• Support lab activities including system validation and troubleshooting of automated measurements
• Work directly with engineers locally and globally to configure and deploy complex test setups
• Create custom automation solutions for new programs and applications
• Develop data analysis and plotting routines for engineering insights and reporting
• Contribute ideas to improve system performance efficiency and usability

Technologies & Equipment

You will gain exposure to a wide range of RF test equipment and systems including:

• Vector Network Analyzers (Keysight PNA-X Rohde & Schwarz ZNA)
• Signal Generators Power Meters Noise Figure Meters
• Digital Multimeters and Oscilloscopes
• Automated wafer probing systems and thermal test platforms
• (Prior experience is a plus but not requiredtraining will be provided.)

Qualifications

• BS or MS in one of: Electrical Engineering ECE Software Engineering Computer Engineering
• Strong programming skills in Python (required)
• Java script and/or Typescript skills
• Linux skills
• Interest in software development test systems or automation
• A strong interest in RF and microwave engineering is highly desirable; prior exposure or experience is a plus but not required
• Exposure to data analysis automation or lab-based projects is beneficial
• Can-do attitude
• Eager self-starter

What Makes a Strong Candidate

• Relentlessly curious and eager to learn
• Strong interest in RF and microwave systems
• Interested in test equipment automation and engineering workflows
• Passion for organizing processing and extracting insights from complex datasets
• Motivated to build clear structured and actionable reports
• Comfortable working in both software and hands-on lab environments
• Eager to grow within a dynamic collaborative team
• Demonstrated project work related to automation data analysis or lab systems (academic or personal)

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge RF and microwave test technologies
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced lab equipment and automation systems
• Be part of a motivated supportive and highly collaborative engineering team
• Contribute to impactful globally used systems
• Build a strong foundation in both test engineering and software development

Career Growth

This role offers a strong pathway for growth within engineering with opportunities to expand into advanced test development software architecture and RF systems expertise. MACOM provides a well-defined engineering career ladder to support long-term development.

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 andare in need ofa reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call 1- or email 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 accommodationin order toperform the essential functions of their jobs.

ITAR

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.

RSU Eligible

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses solely at MACOMs discretion subject to individual and company performance.

Salary Range

TheSalary Rangefor this position is$70000 $ salary offered tocandidatewill 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 but not limited to:

• Health dental and vision insurance.

• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.

• Paidtime off.

• Professional development opportunities.

Required Experience:

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