MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative, cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave, photonics and high-speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence, high performance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.
MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers’ success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power, highest frequency and/or highest data rates.
Leading technologies, innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!
MACOM is seeking a Principal Applications Engineer to serve as a recognized technical leader within our Applications Engineering organization. This role combines deep expertise in RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave semiconductor products with exceptional customer engagement, technical problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership.
The Principal Applications Engineer provides technical leadership across the organization while supporting strategic customers developing next-generation communications, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, scientific, and test-and-measurement systems. This individual will influence product adoption, guide application strategy, mentor engineers, and help establish best practices for characterization, technical support, and customer engagement.
Success in this role requires a unique combination of semiconductor device knowledge, measurement expertise, practical circuit and system-level understanding, customer-facing skills, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple functional groups. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively to both customers and internal stakeholders.
Candidates with experience spanning both semiconductor product development and customer-facing engineering roles are particularly well suited for this position.
Application Development
Applications Engineering at MACOM operates at the intersection of semiconductor technology, customer success, and product innovation. Principal Applications Engineers play a critical role in shaping how products are adopted, how technologies evolve, and how customers succeed in demanding real-world applications.
This position offers the opportunity to work with industry-leading compound semiconductor technologies, collaborate with world-class engineering teams, and influence products used in some of the world's most advanced communications, aerospace, defense, industrial, and scientific systems.
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.
MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process, please call +1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com. 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 accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.
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.
This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.
The Salary Range for this position is $122,000 – $200,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will 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:
MACOM designs and manufactures RF, microwave, millimeter wave solutions and optoelectronics for Data Center, Telecommunication, Industrial and Aerospace and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.
MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, GaN, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities worldwide. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key core competency within our business.
MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.
