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.

We are looking for a Sr Principal Design Engineer within our Advanced Development team to innovate and develop next generation blocks to increase our product competitiveness.  This role will include designing circuit blocks and systems in our latest and emerging technologies to support Qorvo’s most important products targeting major cellular handsets.  As part of a cross-functional advanced development team the candidate will support other essential disciplines including technology development, marketing and applications, project management, quality, characterization, production and test engineering.

Responsibilities may include:

• Contribute to design of multiple functional blocks including LNAs, RF Switches, Antenna Tuners, Analog Mixed Signal Control and Interface circuitry in start of the art CMOS and RFSOI technologies
• Meet performance requirements while also considering size, cost, footprint, and schedule
• Produce designs with increasing complexity from customer demands for LTE, carrier aggregation, multiple antennas, filters, and power management
• Adapt to new customer requirements for ruggedness, ESD, and quality
• Work as a member of a team to contribute design schematics, simulations, and real lab data
• Work with signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters to compare simulated data to real lab data

Qualifications:

• BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of experience
• Software expertise in ADS, AWR, FEM, HFSS, Momentum, Cadence, Dynamic Link
• Strong drive to continually improve and collaborate
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective organization skills for systematic planning and scheduling
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information
• Detail oriented to ensure design and delivery of high yielding products
• Enjoys working in fast paced work environment

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $191,200 - $248,600, relevant for the California Bay Area (subject to change dependent on physical location)

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Qorvo reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as external competitiveness and internal comparability.

Base compensation is one element of Total Rewards offered at Qorvo. More information on the Total Rewards package can be shared upon request.

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.