CareerPlan

Principal Semiconductor RF Test Engineer

USAFull-time$108k–$205k2026-10-19 → 2026-10-23
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead in-process RF testing and yield improvement for GaAs and GaN MMICs and transistors in a semiconductor foundry environment.

Role type

Principal Semiconductor RF Test Engineer

Builds

Production-ready RF microelectronic devices and test structures

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / RF Microelectronics

Required skills

RF semiconductor testing, GaAs/GaN device characterization, test system development, statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis, equipment qualification

Preferred skills

GaSb process knowledge, advanced STEM degree (Masters/PhD), defense contractor experience, DoD Secret clearance

Technologies

SPC software, test system software, root cause analysis tools

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee in-process RF measurements on GaAs and GaN MMICs and transistors, improve test procedures to address yield issues, advise on equipment purchases, lead installation and qualification of new foundry test equipment, troubleshoot testing issues, mentor test engineers

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight