2027 RF Device Engineer
Core
Perform accelerated life testing, device characterization, and high-power RF measurements on advanced semiconductor devices (GaN, SiGe, SOI, III-V) to determine reliability metrics and physics of failure for national security space systems.
Role type
RF Device Engineer (Microelectronics/Semiconductor Engineering)
Builds
Reliability data and failure analysis reports for space system electronics
Domain
Aerospace / Semiconductor Reliability / RF Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Accelerated life testing, device characterization (pulsed-IV, DC, RF), S-parameter analysis, high-power RF measurements, semiconductor device physics, project execution
Preferred skills
RF testing and design, MMIC engineering, network analysis, amplifier biasing, impedance matching, semiconductor fabrication, cleanroom experience, FPGA/microprocessor programming, Python/MATLAB/LabVIEW
Technologies
GaN HEMTs, CMOS, MOSFETs, bipolar transistors, Cadence, Silvaco, Tanner Tools, Microwave Office, FPGA, Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Execute resistance measurements on materials and capacitors, conduct applied research in microelectronic device reliability, support adoption and reliability assessment of new technologies for space systems
Seniority
Mid-level IC (0-1 years experience)
