
RF Hardware Engineer (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)
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Job overview
Teradyne seeks an experienced RF/Millimeter-Wave Design Engineer as a senior individual contributor on its North Reading instrument design team. The engineer will design test and measurement instruments operating up to 80 GHz and beyond, collaborating with mechanical, software, manufacturing, and vendor partners. The role requires extensive millimeter-wave circuit and RF/microwave system design experience, including simulation tools such as SystemVue, ADS, and HFSS.
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Full job description
We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne (http://www.teradyne.com/) companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!
We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.
At Teradyne, our employees are on the cutting edge of technological advancements within the electronics testing industry. If you want to be a part of true innovation and be inspired to change the face of technology, this is the place for you. At Teradyne you will work with other passionate leaders and make critical contributions to the ever-changing world of electronics.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced RF/Millimeter-Wave Design Engineer to join our North Reading, MA team, the person that fills this role will be a Senior member in our instrument design team. As an individual contributor you will work with other members of the design team including cross functionally with mechanical, software and manufacturing to design high quality / state-of-the-art test and measurement instruments operating at frequencies up to 80 GHz and beyond.
What You’ll Do:
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Develop and evaluate RF system architectures, including detailed cascade analysis and system analysis
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Work with MMIC device vendors and contribute to Teradyne semiconductor strategy
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Design measurement system and define block level electrical specifications
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Develop prototype designs generally using ADS and HFSS
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Work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure designs are consistent with manufacturing constraints, including Design-For-Manufacturing (DFM) and Design-For-Test (DFT)
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Develop test plans and perform module level design verification in the lab
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Work closely with manufacturing to resolve process related performance issues to root cause and corrective action.
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Develop hardware documents such as technical assessments, implementation specifications and layered specification documents.
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Participate in technical discussions and exchanges regarding technology developments, next generation developments and roadmaps
All About You
We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.
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Must have extensive experience developing millimeter wave circuits above 80 GHz
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Must have extensive experience designing RF and microwave systems
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Must have a strong understanding of state-of-the-art technology and practice for designing above 80 GHz
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Must have worked with materials and manufacturing teams to understand technology and process tradeoffs to develop high quality / high reliability designs
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Must have experience producing quality designs using simulation tools such as SystemVue, ADS and HFSS.
Education Requirements:
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MSEE degree or equivalent with 10+ years of experience in RF, analog, and mixed signal circuit design up to 80 GHz
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PhD preferred.
Compensation:
The base salary range for this role is $145,600 - $233,000. The amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.
Benefits:
Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please click here to see details.
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Current openings may involve access to export controlled technology and may be subject to export licensing requirements prior to employment. ATTENTION APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you’re unable to access our on-line application due to a disability you may visit one of our locations or our Corporate Office at 600 Riverpark Drive, North Reading, MA and request a paper application form. In addition, you may also contact the HR Service Center at 978-370-3041 or contact them at [email protected] for additional assistance. LitePoint, a Teradyne Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,925 open Hardware Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$146–233K/yr
- Massachusetts median$114–185K/yr105 salary ranges
- US median$132–204K/yr2,200 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $189K, is 27% above the Massachusetts median midpoint ($149K) — in the top quarter of Hardware Engineer salary ranges in Massachusetts.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 140 open Hardware Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 2,925 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Massachusetts
- Amazon15 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Hardware Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,423 postings).
- Education
- 1,586 of the 2,925 open Hardware Engineer jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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