Senior RF Test Technician (ENG10001)

Location: Durham
Department: Engineering

This is an exciting time to be a Nitronex employee. We are the only fully-qualified, ISO certified supplier of Gallium Nitride-on-Silicon RF power transistors for wireless communications applications in the world. Our Sigantic® manufacturing process delivers GaN-on-Silicon RF power transistors to meet the increasing power, frequency and bandwidth requirements found in the communication infrastructure and military markets. By combining the performance of GaN devices with the economy and familiarity of silicon substrates, Nitronex now gives communications OEMs the ideal solution. Nitronex is able to deliver on the promise of GaN-on-Silicon through the interlocking disciplines of GaN process development, RF device design and intellectual property.

The continued success of our company is the result of the creativity and hard work of our employees. At Nitronex, you will play a vital role in our vision. Our vision is to become the pre-eminent and worldwide leader of high performance RF power devices based on GaN technology. We support and develop a team of employees whose skills, commitment and values exemplify the highest quality of performance to the company, our customers, co-workers and shareholders.

Description:

This position will be responsible for the testing of GaN-on-silicon based microwave discrete components at frequencies up to 18 GHz.  These tests will include small signal s-parameters, noise figure, and high power tests exceeding 300W.  In addition to RF tests, the candidate should be able to carry out standard dc tests, such as FET IV and diode characteristics.  Additional responsibilities include the design and tuning of high power test fixtures, assembly of test setups, pc board layout, fixture assembly, and equipment maintenance. In this position, the candidate will interface and work with operations, product development and reliability teams.

Essential Capabilities:

• Experience with Autocad in laying out PC boards, soldering test fixtures, and tuning them for high power performance
• Experience with laboratory microwave test equipment, including wafer probers and load-pull systems and writing test procedures; experience on Focus Microwaves Load Pull System a PREFERRED
• Experience on S parameter calibration techniques such as SOLT and TRL and measuring S parameter up to 18GHz on wafer and at discrete component level

Requirements:

• Associate Degree (or equivalent)

• Practical experience with discrete power devices and power amplifiers for at least 5 years

• U. S. citizenship or Permanent Resident status

• Data analysis and curve plotting using software such as Microsoft Excel

• Understanding of power amplifiers and concepts such as linearity (IMD3, harmonics, EVM, ACPR), compression, efficiency, gain, return loss, and output mismatch

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to:

E-mail:
jobs@nitronex.com
Fax: 919-807-9200

US Mail:
Attn: Human Resources
Nitronex Corporation
2305 Presidential Drive
Durham, NC 27703