Current Job Opportunities

RFIC/MMIC Design Engineers (Multiple Openings)

Overview:
Responsible for utilizing RF circuit design, circuit design at the transistor level, CAD layout and MMIC design capture, and test and evaluation. Position will assist Sr. Engineer in performing detailed circuit design of RF amplifiers, power amplifiers, mixers, switches, attenuators, VCOs and RFICs in CMOS, MESFET, HBT, Bipolar or PHEMT technologies. Diverse design opportunities from DC to 50 GHz are available. Position requires an M.S.E.E. degree or equivalent.

Microwave Device Modeling Engineer

Overview:
Responsible for developing linear and non-linear device models for various technologies and applications, data collection, data analysis, model implementation, and documentation. A solid understanding of basic network theory, the concept of lumped element models for microwave devices and experience with network analyzers and Agilent's ADS circuit simulator is preferred. Previous modeling or device characterization experience is not required. This position requires a B.S.E.E. degree in engineering and US citizenship or a permanent residency.

Engineering Specialists

Overview:
Responsible for the electrical testing of microwave hybrid modules including trouble-shooting to the component level. Familiarity with software programs such as AutoCAD and MSExcel is preferred. This position requires a high school diploma, strong working knowledge of RF/Microwave test equipment and 3+ years experience with Microwave products and applications. U. S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency also required.

Engineering Specialist for MM-Wave Test

Overview:
Responsible for supporting engineering development of mm-Wave products and exploration of new technology product concepts. Position will participate in selection and acquisition of commercial parts needed for projects, planning, construction, and acquisition of test equipment, preparation of parts drawings, completing detailed test/evaluation of engineering prototypes, writing test reports and performing data analysis. This position will assist engineers in preparation of testing plans for products, verify methods, and train testers. This position requires experience with wafer/chip probing measurements, knowledge and experience with microwave measurements up through 90 GHz, past experiences with Network analyzers, Spectrum analyzers, Noise measurement equipment, Oscilloscopes, Digital voltmeters and ammeters, RF power meters, Frequency counters, RF signal sources, Waveform generators, Hot/cold plates and Ovens.

Digital & Analog IC Design Engineers - Turkey

Overview:

Design Engineer - Code 101
Responsible for design, layout and evaluation of digital and mixed signal control/interface Integrated Circuits and of baseband / IF signal processing circuits using Silicon Bipolar and CMOS technology. This position requires a B.S.E.E. +2 years relevant IC design, layout and evaluation experience in industry. Experience with foundry process selection and device modeling issues preferred.

Senior Design Engineer - Code 102
Responsible for Silicon-Bipolar/CMOS Analog/RF integrated circuit development. Experience with high speed RF/ analog /mixed signal circuits and/or Sigma-Delta, fractional and synthesizer design required. This position also requires a B.S.E.E. +4 years relevant IC design, layout and evaluation experience in industry. Experience with foundry process selection and device modeling issues preferred.

Please send a resume to hmcexec@hittite.com with the position code number in the subject line.

RFIC Design Engineer - Colorado

Overview:
Responsible for design, layout, and testing of advanced HF through mmW (VHF through V band+) integrated circuits and systems located at our Colorado Design Center. Position requires Analog/RF integrated circuit and/or module, design and test experience and strong circuit design & analysis skills using common CAD tools. Requires B.S.E.E. + 5 yrs experience min. with emphasis in Custom RF IC/module design, layout and test. Project management & experience in corporate marketing efforts a plus.

Power Amplifier MMIC Designer

Overview:
Responsible for providing strategic analysis, designing to customer requirements and assisting in execution of the product development plan. Position is senior level and will support the product development team. Position requires a Masters Degree, 8 to 10 years minimum design experience in amplifier design and long term familiarity with low quiescent current, high linearity products.

Sr. RFIC/MMIC Design Engineer

Overview:
Responsible for performing detailed circuit design of RF amplifiers, power amplifiers, mixers, switches, attenuators, VCOs and multifunction RFICs, in SiGe, CMOS, MESFET, HBT or PHEMT technologies. Job includes modeling; simulation layout and MMIC design capture; test and evaluation and supervision of an engineering assistant as required. This position requires significant independent work with minimal supervision. Position requires an M.S.E.E. or equivalent.

Design Engineer

Overview:
Responsible for design of one or more of the following: Microwave chips/circuits/components; Microwave modules containing microwave chips and components; Digital circuits; Low-frequency analog circuits operating in IF and lower frequencies; Mechanical assemblies; Test fixture; Hardware necessary to complete design, assembly and testing of products. Position will need knowledge of circuit design techniques and design software, will perform circuit simulation, analysis, verification, circuit layouts, package design, and documentation in the form of circuit schematics, detailed performance data, mechanical drawings, layout drawing, and other appropriate forms. Also responsible for test planning, test equipment planning, acquisition, and installation, test software development, and testing and supervision of testing. Position requires familiarity with capabilities of commercial test equipment and test software, and an M.S.E.E. or equivalent.

Principal Engineer

Overview:
Position is responsible for leading technical team to meet objectives of a program. Responsible for conceptualization of technical approach for the program, generates plans to implement the concept, and directs the technical team to attain the goals. Position requires familiarity with microwave chips, circuits, components and systems, and has a broad based knowledge of techniques for circuit design and system implementation. Position provide technical directions and instructions to subordinate engineers and technicians, technical status update to the management, and supports the program manager with the customer interface functions. Position may also serve as the program manager for one or more programs. This position requires an M.S.E.E. degree or equivalent.

Product Engineer

Overview:
Responsible for transitioning MMIC prototype designs into standard products. Works with MMIC design engineers to generate product test plans to ensure new products are characterized over all pertinent test conditions. Performs test and evaluation of MMIC die and packaged parts to verify product integrity and coordinates the data input to product data sheets. Designs evaluation test fixtures as necessary. Generates all production documentation associated with new products and ensures that the operations department has all necessary production test fixturing and test software to successfully transition the new product to production. Requires a BSEE degree and three plus years of experience in product design, manufacturing, or applications engineering in microwave IC and components industry. Prior product engineering experience is highly desirable.

IC Design Engineers, Digital - Norway

Overview:
Responsibilities include digital design on system and module level. You should have experience in some or all of the following areas:
• Digital IC design and verification - Verilog
• High speed design and power optimization
• State machine design, Filter design
• Synthesis, timing analysis, ATPG
• FPGA design
This position requires B.S.E.E or M.Sc.E.E and excellent English written/oral communication skills. Relevent experience is a plus.

IC Design Engineer, Analog Mixed-Signal - Norway

Overview:
Responsibilities include specification, detailed design, modeling and verification of analog and mixed-signal circuitry in CMOS and BiCMOS technologies. We are looking for experience in all or some of the following areas:
• Analog IC design / layout
• ADC, DAC, Analog Front End circuitry, Filter design
• RF design, modeling and analysis
• Use of Verilog-A, Matlab or other high level modeling tools
This position requires excellent English written/oral communication skills, B.S.E.E or M.Sc.E.E. Relevant experience is a plus.

Applications Engineer - Norway

Overview:
Responsible for daily detailed customer technical support for our high speed ADC and DAC products. Evaluates customer questions /problems and advises/implements customer solutions via email, phone and face to face meetings. Other tasks include; new product specification definition, competitive analysis, technical tutoring/training of inside & outside sales personnel, documentation of technical issues, authoring application notes, and supporting failure analysis evaluations. You should have experience in some or all of the following areas:
• System level design and verification, mixed signal systems
• Software development using Java or C++
• PCB design and layout
• FPGA design
This position requires excellent English written/oral communication skills, B.S.E.E. and relevant experience.

Digital IC Design Engineer - Ottawa

Overview:
Hittite Microwave's Ottawa Design Centre is seeking a junior/intermediate Digital ASIC engineer. The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Experience with best ASIC design practices
• Clock domain clarity, coding for synthesis, verification, documentation
• Front-to-back ASIC experience from HDL through to PNR with timing closure
• Experience in DSP, radio architectures and digital communications
• Strong Lab experience and experience with FPGAs.
• Experience with the following tools: Matlab, Design Compiler or RTL Compiler, Cadence icfb and Analog Environment, SOC Encounter, C/LabView, VB/VBA, TCL, shell scripting.
The work would involve the architectural design, verification and physical implementation of a wide variety of controllers, algorithms, and DSP for use in mostly RF and mixed-signal ICs.

Designer-Drafter

Overview:
Mechanical Design Drafter to support the design layout and detail drafting of microwave chip & wire modules for commercial, military & space applications. Must have a strong working knowledge of RF hybrid circuit design & construction. Work directly with Microwave design engineers to mature new products from concept to production. AutoCAD, Inventor & minimum 5 years related experience required.

Mechanical Engineer

Overview:
Mechanical Packaging Engineer to support design/development of highly integrated microwave chip and wire modules for commercial, military and space applications. Candidates must be versed in design, analysis and manufacturing processes associated with microwave hybrids. AutoCAD, Inventor, ANSYS experience a plus. A minimum of 5 years experience and a BSME preferred. U. S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required.

Senior Packaging Engineer

Overview:
Senior Packaging Engineer will work with a wide range of commercial contract manufacturers (CMs) to determine mid-to long term advanced RF packaging roadmap, assess risks & determine appropriate deployment targets. Working with internal business development managers to ascertain customer requirements & forecast next generation RF packaging needs. Design, develop & implement new high performance low cost packaging technologies into standard product lines. Must be familiar with RF micro-electronics packaging methodologies. Knowledge of chip scale packaging (CSP) methods a plus. Full understanding of JEDC qualification processes & standards is also necessary. A BSME or equivalent is required. Some travel may be required.

Business Development Manager,
Instrumentation Products

Overview:
• Generate product development plans that leverage Hittite's core technology and manufacturing competencies into successful market areas.
• Define product design concepts and requirements.
• Lead cross-functional design engineering team to develop, qualify, and release new products.
• Primary interface for sales department in order to support new business capture, and to manufacturing department for ensuring manufacturability of new products.
• Travel to customers and pursue new business opportunities. Present Hittite's technical and manufacturing capabilities to prospective customers.
• Analyze product development costs, recurring manufacturing costs, and return on investment (ROI).
• Internal reporting of business plans and strategies to executive management team.

Qualifications:
• BSEE/MSEE technical degree or equivalent experience.
• 10 years experience in R&D and production of advanced microwave sub-systems, with ATE product experience preferred.
• Managerial experience preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status.

Designer-Drafter

Overview:
Mechanical Design Drafter to support the design layout and detail drafting of microwave chip & wire modules for commercial, military & space applications. Must have a strong working knowledge of RF hybrid circuit design & construction. Work directly with Microwave design engineers to mature new products from concept to production. AutoCAD, Inventor & minimum 5 years related experience required.