Sr Principal Design Engineer

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Qorvo’s Advanced Cellular Group (ACG) is a highly diversified global supplier of cellular RF solutions for a variety of devices, including smartphones, wearables, laptops and tablets. ACG leverages our world-class technology, systems-level expertise and broad product portfolio to deliver high performance cellular products to the world's leading smartphone and consumer electronics companies.
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an experienced RFIC design engineer in our advanced development team who will deliver new and innovative solutions for cellular and Wi-Fi front-end modules in the frequency range from 700 MHz to 7 GHz. The successful candidate will be responsible for the architectural and feasibility studies, design, simulation, layout and characterization of various RFIC circuit blocks such as power amplifiers (PA), low noise amplifiers (LNA), high power RF switches, attenuators, couplers, and/or filters based on GaAs, SOI, SiGe and/or CMOS based technologies. Responsibilities may also include designing the laminate/IPD based package and matching networks using ADS and various EM simulation tools to meet simultaneous power, bandwidth, efficiency, linearity, noise, and/or return loss requirements. The successful candidate is expected to mentor others in design concepts and best practices, and publish novel design work through internal/external reports, seminars, meetings and invention disclosures. In this high visibility role, you will have the opportunity to interface with various product organizations and cross-functional teams in the company.

Requirements:
•    Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related work experience and/or post-graduate degree is required.
•    Experience in designing various RFIC circuit blocks using one or more of the technologies listed.
•    Experience in Cadence Virtuoso, SpectreRF, Keysight ADS, and various EM simulation (EMX, Momentum, FEM, HFSS) tools.
•    Hands-on experience with RF/microwave test equipment such as network analyzer, probe station, source/load pull system, noise figure measurements, and/or signal sources/analyzers that deal with modulated signals.
•    Strong teamwork, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet customer needs and schedules.
•    Detail oriented to ensure delivery of high yielding designs with good margin to specifications.

Desired Qualifications:
•    15+ years of experience with M.S. or Ph.D. degrees is preferred.
•    Familiarity with RF transceiver and front-end architectures, and their trade-offs and system specifications is a plus.
•    End-to-end analog/RFIC development experience from definition to productization is preferred.  
•    Solid knowledge of device physics over PVT and frequency.
•    Knowledge of data analysis and programming tools such as MATLAB, JMP, Spotfire, and ADS AEL is a plus.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO   

 We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.