RF Test Engineering Technician

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 is at the center of connectivity, delivering innovative RF and mixed-signal solutions that power advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks, defense radar and communications, 5G, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and other emerging applications. As part of Qorvo’s High Performance Analog Products team within Infrastructure and Defense Products, this role offers the opportunity to support cutting-edge technologies that help solve complex engineering challenges around the world. We are seeking an RF Engineering Technician to join the Test Engineering Group, where you will play a hands-on role in executing Design Validation Testing in a fast-paced RF lab environment. This is an overnight compressed shift position on a 2-2-3 schedule with 12-hour shifts.

Please note that initial training will take place on the day shift before transitioning to the overnight schedule. 

Key Roles and responsibilities:

• Conduct DC and RF testing from DC to mmWave frequencies in an RF lab environment
• Contribute to Design Validation Testing process
• Setup and calibrate [S] parameters and power test stations following Qorvo standards
• Perform limited test setup troubleshooting, assemble fixtures wire harnesses
• Interact with test development engineers to support test setup improvement when applicable
• Report test progress to manager and customers
• Support training sessions and provide guidance to less experienced team members

Technical Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:

• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent amount of experience
• 2+ years of experience in RF component testing

• Capable of multi-tasking in a consistently evolving environment
• Proficient with test equipment including PXI systems, RF sources, pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, noise figure analyzers, power meters, power supplies, and digital multi-meters
• Knowledgeable in RF testing includes S-parameters, noise figure, power, pulsed power, high power RF, TOI, harmonics, ACP, Video Bandwidth (VBW), digital pre-distortion (DPD), modulation testing (AM/AM, AM/PM, PAM, etc), and different modulation schemes (LTE/TDD, WCDMA, QAM, etc)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Operate as a team player with a positive attitude

What’s In It for You:

In addition to working with advanced technologies in our world-class facilities, you will see the following benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Includes base rate plus shift differential and daily overtime rate
• Opportunity for greater work-life balance – 4 days off one week and 3 days off the next week
• Shifts are 11.5 hours with built-in overtime

Position Location: Richardson, Texas

Relocation Eligible:  Yes

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

This position requires work on US Government contracts. Applicants must be a US Person (US citizen, permanent resident, asylee or refugee). 

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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.