Senior Microwave R&D Engineer (Compute Test Division)

About the role

The Innovation Lab is an advanced R&D team within the Semiconductor Test Division at Teradyne. The team is tasked with creating long-term differentiated solutions for our core Semiconductor Test business by exploring new technologies and architectures, as well as developing differentiated solutions for new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pathfinding design and development of sub-THz instrumentation for next-generation communication and sensing ICs
• Develop Over-the-Air (OTA) hardware and innovative test methodologies
• Build and iterate on prototypes, validating performance through simulation, measurement, and refinement
• Support the integration of advanced microwave subsystems into Teradyne’s automated test equipment portfolio

Requirements

• Minimum education: Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field; PhD preferred
• 10+ years of experience in microwave design and development above 10 GHz
• Expertise in antenna simulation, design, and hands-on testing, including calibration
• Proficient in RF simulation tools such as ADS, HFSS, and CST, as well as measurement equipment like VNAs and spectrum analyzers
• Skilled in software development using MATLAB and Python
• Knowledge of PCB layout rules for signal integrity at frequencies above 10 GHz
• Familiarity with beamforming, phased array antennas, mm-wave packaging, and signal processing for radar and sensing applications
• Strong analytical thinking and innovative mindset; thrives in ambiguity and adapts quickly to change
• Preferred experience in waveguide and antenna design, characterization, and over-the-air (OTA) measurement

Qualifications

• Local to position location only
• Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Skills

• RF Design
• Antenna Design
• Over-the-Air Measurement
• Software Development (MATLAB, Python)
• Signal Processing
• Beamforming
• Phased Array Antennas
• Microwave Packaging
• Waveguide Design

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retail Savings Plans
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Tuition Assistance Programs

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $166,300 - $266,100. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Schedule

N/A