Full-Time

Development Test Engineer 2

Mini-Circuits

Mini-Circuits

201-500 employees

Designs, manufactures, and distributes RF/microwave components

Compensation Overview

$95k - $105k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Brooklyn, NY, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's

Category
QA & Testing (2)
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Required Skills
CAD
Oscilloscope

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field of study is required, along with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
  • Knowledge of engineering testing procedures and processes is required.
  • Ability to read and understand technical drawings is required.
  • Ability to distinguish colors in accordance with the Ishihara test for color blindness is required.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail are required.
  • Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Strong computer skills are required.
  • The candidate must be organized and able to work as a team player.
  • The candidate must comply with, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
  • The candidate must be able and willing to abide by the company’s Code of Conduct.
  • The candidate must be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
Responsibilities
  • Perform electrical tests of radio frequency components, verify test data, and prepare test reports.
  • Understand the purpose of and how to work with different types of test projects, including E-run, H-run, Q-run, characterization of new models, application test requests, failure analysis test requests, production-failure verification, and related projects.
  • Know the basic parameters for all company models and find and read their specifications.
  • Conduct testing with a network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, power meter, power supply, oscilloscope, noise figure analyzer, and signal generator.
  • Prepare and verify test setups according to the 50-page and 02-page procedures on network analyzers and spectrum analyzers.
  • Test passive and active devices for standard parameters using company test programs and manually when needed.
  • Test radio frequency components for non-standard parameters, including pre-amplifier testing, high-power amplifier testing, custom modules, and engineering prototypes.
  • Review test data after test completion and prepare summaries, customized reports, and block diagrams when needed.
  • Provide technical support to engineers and production testing upon request.
  • Work with design, application, and project engineers to complete projects.
  • Report and complete necessary forms for hardware and software issues.
  • Assist with assigned test activities such as high-temperature operating life, burn-in, electrostatic discharge, and current-voltage curve testing.
  • Complete other job-related activities assigned by a manager or supervisor.
  • Complete work in accordance with all company procedures.
  • Provide training to new engineers upon request.

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures, and distributes RF, intermediate-frequency (IF), and microwave components and integrated assemblies. It serves commercial, industrial, space, and military sectors with a catalog of over 27 product lines and more than 10,000 active models, ranging from surface-mount to connectorized formats. The company operates with vertical integration, controlling design through shipment, which enables strict quality control and rapid delivery of off-the-shelf products. It also offers custom-designed solutions and has recently qualified automotive-grade components, signaling a push into high-growth markets. The goal is to be a reliable, diversified supplier by meeting exact customer requirements with ready-to-ship parts while expanding into new applications and industries.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

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Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

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Founded

1969

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • August 2026 GaN MMIC launches target military radio and SATCOM demand directly.
  • IMS 2026 plans highlight quantum, automotive, and satcom expansion, broadening addressable revenue.
  • Bangalore opened December 2025, signaling faster India sales and applications penetration.

What critics are saying

  • Infineon's and Qorvo's scale threatens Mini-Circuits' margins in GaN and MMIC sockets.
  • Automotive qualification breadth still trails entrenched suppliers; customer wins depend on 2026 design cycles.
  • No visible patent moat or foundry control makes its commodity filters vulnerable to price compression.

What makes Mini-Circuits unique

  • Vertically integrated RF manufacturing keeps design-to-shipment control and fast custom response.
  • Mini-Circuits stocks 800-plus automotive-qualification candidates and 70-plus AEC-Q200 models in 2026.
  • Its 2026 Research Hub cites 7,000-plus publications, reinforcing design-in ubiquity.

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