Sr Automotive Hardware and RF Engineer

Experience Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Full-Time

Location:

FL - Fort Lauderdale, US

Requisition ID: 6489

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 diverse 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 diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

About Qorvo

Be a part of a team that’s delivering a new tomorrow. Qorvo manufactures innovative RF solutions at the center of connectivity to enable high-performance applications for advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks, automotive, defense radar and communications for 5G networks, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and other emerging applications. We are a global company thriving on a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusion. Our people are always at the core of Qorvo’s innovation. Qorvo is a place to stretch your imagination and push boundaries to achieve success.

SUMMARY

Based in Qorvo, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, part of the Automotive Connectivity BU and within the Secure Access group, the Sr Automotive Hardware and RF Engineer will contribute to the development and implementation of UWB Hardware evaluation boards, kits, reference designs and customer solutions dedicated to Qorvo UWB Auto applications and related products. This person will provide technical support to BU’s customers – mainly automotive tier-1 suppliers, car OEMs and wireless module manufacturers. In this role, this person will develop reusable solutions, with customer satisfaction in mind. The solution will enable our customers implementing Qorvo’s Ultra-Wideband wireless technology in their automotive applications, focusing on digital key, precise localization systems, communication modules and infotainment, thereby contributing to securing design-wins for Qorvo and ultimately driving revenue for the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive IC evaluation board definition and direct development of contracting.

Drive Hardware Kits definition and direct development of contracting.

Provide HW and RF technical support & expertise to Qorvo customers for UWB ICs and solutions.

Participate in project follow up meetings – internal & external - including weekly meetings with Qorvo local teams and customers as required.

Contribute to system level testing of the UWB ICs, Evaluation Boards and customer prototypes against applicable wireless standards, covering the physical layers and protocol layers.

Produce technical documentation to the highest standards to drive customer understanding of Qorvo technology and the optimum ways in which to use it in applications.

Support the team to develop Qorvo’s UWB software know-how related to Automotive applications. 

Interact with lead software architect, software integration manager and IC design team.

Contribute to Customer acquisition and design win value.

Assist customers indirectly (through local Application team, sales, FAE teams, peers from other BUs and Qorvo partners) in their software integration and development, and in the design of their Qorvo-based automotive products.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor or MSEE degree in a relevant hardware engineering discipline

10+ years of relevant industry experience

Hands-on expertise with Hardware design (PCB)

Hands-on expertise with RF design and antenna characterization

Hands-on expertise with RF lab equipment

Fluent with PC tools like Python and several standard libraries (NumPy, pyserial, etc..)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with network MAC, security, and radio communication software layers (such as 802-15-4, FiRa, CCC…)

Experience with CAN, NFC and Secure Elements

Knowledge of UWB technology would be a plus.

Experience in Software Development would be a plus.

COMPLEMENTARY/INTERDISCIPLINARY SKILLS

Excellent communicator (internal and external), and at ease with customer facing interaction.

Ability to work autonomously.

Respond well to pressure.

Team player

Ability to work on multiple projects / clients simultaneously and to manage priorities.

Likes to work on complex projects involving multiple parties and work packages spread among several teams and stakeholders.

Understanding of the Customer

Work across different cultures

A problem-solving approach and a strong desire to see the customer succeed.

English: Fluent

Ability to travel (up to 20% of the time, internationally).

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF 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.

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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) / Affirmative Action employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, and/or any other status protected by law.