Staff 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.

Overview
As a Staff RFIC Design Engineer, you will play an important role in designing and developing Silicon RFICs integrated into RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) for next-generation 5G NR and 6G smartphones. You will be involved in the entire development process, from defining the initial RFIC architecture to facilitating high-volume manufacturing, while collaborating closely with system and module integration teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop Silicon RFIC circuits, including low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), switches, couplers, and detectors specifically for the mobile communications market, with a focus on RF front-end modules for 5G NR and 6G applications.
• Support the integration of Silicon RFICs into multi-chip modules (MCMs).
• Utilize RF measurement equipment and troubleshoot measurement issues as needed.
• Document and present results to both internal and external customers.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with at least 8 years of industry experience, or a Ph.D. degree.
• Over 8 years of experience in RFIC circuit design using various silicon technologies, including SOI, SiGe, and bulk CMOS.
• Extensive experience with design tools such as Cadence, ADS, and HFSS.
• In-depth knowledge of transistors, with the ability to design supporting analog circuitry such as current references, bandgaps, charge pumps, LDOs, DACs, and level shifters.
• Proficient in refining simulation results to achieve high predictability for first-pass success.
• Strong background in RF measurements and characterization.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $144,300.00  - $187,600.00, 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.

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