MACOM→
Electrical Engineer
Entry LevelOn-site
Location
Lowell, MA
Salary
$70k–$101k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
Today
Skills
pythonjavascripttypescriptlinuxrf engineeringmicrowave engineeringtest automationdata analysisvector network analyzerskeysight pna-xrohde & schwarz znasignal generatorspower metersnoise figure metersdigital multimetersoscilloscopesautomated wafer probingthermal test platformsself-starter attitude
Job Description
Summary: MACOM is a company that designs and manufactures semiconductor products for various applications including Data Center and Telecommunications. They are seeking a motivated Test Engineer to support a global RF and microwave test automation platform, enabling advanced measurement and characterization across labs worldwide.
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
Required 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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)
Required Skills: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Linux, RF engineering, Microwave engineering, Test automation, Data analysis, Vector Network Analyzers, Keysight PNA-X, Rohde & Schwarz ZNA, Signal Generators, Power Meters, Noise Figure Meters, Digital Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Automated wafer probing, Thermal test platforms, Self-starter attitude
Benefits: Restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance., Health, dental, and vision insurance., Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan., Paid time off., Professional development opportunities.
Benefits
Restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
Paid time off.
Professional development opportunities.