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Mini-Circuits

Principal Design Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$199K - $215K/yr

The Principal Design Engineer - MMIC is responsible for developing new MMIC products as defined by Marketing Strategists. He/she will be involved in all phases of the product development, from ...

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Engineering Manager

Melville, NY · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

The Engineering Manager (EM) works closely with MMIC design, project management, quality, mechanical design and RF test teams to transition the product from development phase to production phase. EM ...

Qorvo, Inc.

Principal RF MMIC Designer

Chelmsford, MA · Hybrid

$148K - $192K/yr

Technical lead role for RF/MMIC architecture and design research. * Serve as a technical lead for ... Design, simulate, layout, and characterize advanced MMICs including power amplifiers, LNAs, phase ...

Qorvo, Inc.

Principal RF MMIC Designer

Richardson, TX · Hybrid

$148K - $192K/yr

Technical lead role for RF/MMIC architecture and design research. * Serve as a technical lead for ... Design, simulate, layout, and characterize advanced MMICs including power amplifiers, LNAs, phase ...

Mini-Circuits

Engineering Manager

Melville, NY · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

The Engineering Manager (EM) works closely with MMIC design, project management, quality, mechanical design and RF test teams to transition the product from development phase to production phase. EM ...

Qorvo, Inc.

Principal RF MMIC Designer

Richardson, TX · On-site

$148K - $192K/yr

Technical lead role for RF/MMIC architecture and design research. * Serve as a technical lead for ... Design, simulate, layout, and characterize advanced MMICs including power amplifiers, LNAs, phase ...

Qorvo, Inc.

Principal RF MMIC Designer

San Jose, CA · Hybrid

$148K - $192K/yr

Technical lead role for RF/MMIC architecture and design research. * Serve as a technical lead for ... Design, simulate, layout, and characterize advanced MMICs including power amplifiers, LNAs, phase ...

Mini-Circuits

Engineering Manager

Melville, NY · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

The Engineering Manager (EM) works closely with MMIC design, project management, quality, mechanical design and RF test teams to transition the product from development phase to production phase. EM ...

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How much do mmic design jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for mmic design in the United States is $114,491.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $144,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Mmic Design position, and why are they important?

To excel in MMIC (Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit) Design, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, strong analytical abilities, and experience with RF/microwave circuit design principles. Familiarity with EDA tools like Cadence, ADS, or AWR, along with knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and relevant industry certifications, is highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving skills, effective teamwork, and clear communication set top candidates apart in this field. These capabilities are crucial for designing efficient, manufacturable MMICs that meet demanding performance targets in collaborative, fast-paced engineering environments.

What is an MMIC Design job?

An MMIC (Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit) Design job involves designing, simulating, and testing high-frequency integrated circuits used in applications such as radar, satellite communications, and wireless systems. Engineers in this role work with semiconductor processes, RF layouts, and circuit modeling tools to develop compact and efficient microwave components. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, ensure manufacturability, and meet stringent industry standards.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an MMIC Designer?

As an MMIC Designer, your typical day involves using specialized EDA software to simulate and design high-frequency circuits, collaborating with layout engineers and test teams to validate your designs, and troubleshooting any issues that arise during prototyping or fabrication. You may also participate in technical meetings, document design processes, and keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in RF technology. The work environment is often collaborative and fast-paced, with regular interactions across cross-functional development teams. This role allows you to see projects through from concept to production, making it both challenging and rewarding for engineers who thrive on innovation.

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Infographic showing various Mmic Design job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,491 per year, or $55 per hour.
Principal Design Engineer

Principal Design Engineer

Mini-Circuits

Carlsbad, CA • On-site

$199K - $215K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Description
Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits' products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.
Mini-Circuits' sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.
Position Summary:
The Principal Design Engineer - MMIC is responsible for developing new MMIC products as defined by Marketing Strategists. He/she will be involved in all phases of the product development, from concept definition to product release, and will be cooperating with Marketing, Project Managers, Product Engineers, Q&R Engineers, P&A Engineers and Test Engineers to ensure the new products are released successfully and according to schedule. At Principal level the engineer is expected to work independently with minimum supervision. However, reporting is an essential part of the job as well as cooperating and communicating well with other members of Mini-Circuits worldwide.
Salary Range: $199,000 to $215,000
Job Function:
  • Target specifications feasibility.
  • MMIC design based on ADS simulation. This includes schematic simulation, layout, EM-simulation using 2.5D solver (Momentum), thermal simulation.
  • Design reports and design reviews.
  • Design validation. This includes testing few samples in small-signal and large-signal conditions, design variant selection, identifying design improvement needs, and defining Design Verification Tests conditions.
  • Maintain a good level of documentation and quality by following the MMIC development flow and procedures in place.
  • Cooperate with other engineers to ensure overall success of the team. Attend other engineer's design reviews, provide coaching and share knowledge.
  • Customer evaluation board design.
  • Execute tasks according to schedule. Manage own time effectively. Escalate issues in a timely manner and work with Project Managers to remove roadblocks and update schedule if needed

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the members, within the scope of the position
Qualifications:
  • BSEE with minimum of 15 years' related design experience OR
  • MSEE with minimum of 10 years' related design experience - preferred
  • Knowledge of microwave theory and techniques as well as process technologies used for MMIC design.
  • Knowledge of power amplifier design techniques. 10 years' + experience in designing power amplifiers in GaAs and/or GaN technologies. Design experience on other types of components, such as low-noise amplifiers, mixers, switches and so forth, is desirable.
  • Familiarity with CAD software used for circuit and electromagnetic simulation such as ADS, HFSS, MWO, Momentum. Familiarity with software used for printed circuit boards is desirable.
  • Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, strong in building relationships, team player, dynamic, creative with the ability to work on own initiative.
  • Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Cultural Focus:
  • Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
  • Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
  • Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company's goals
  • Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession - by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
  • Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
  • Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
  • Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect

Additional Requirements/Skills:
  • Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
  • Ability and willingness to abide by Company's Code of Conduct
  • Occasional travel, some overnight, as required

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management's discretion.
Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.

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