Staff RFIC 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 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The design and development of RF LNA, switches and/or controller for cellular applications, potentially using SOI, GaAs and CMOS
• Support standalone LNA and switch modules and their integration into a multi-chip module (MCM)
• Working with the internal module customers with die deliverables and optimizing the RF chain
• Working with layout designers to use best practices for layout
• Designing and using analog blocks like Bandgap, LDO, Bias circuits etc from time to time
• Creating test laminates to measure the taped out hardware and working with Lab technicians to troubleshoot measurements issues and perform sim vs meas correlation
• Conducting peer reviews of their designs, including expected and/or actual results
• Writing regular program updates and communicate progress and issues in a clear and consise manner.
• Be able to execute to an aggressive schedule

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of BSEE (MSEE preferred)
• 5 years of experience in LNA, switch and/or other RFIC design
• Extensive experience designing with HFSS, Cadence, and ADS
• Strong background with RF measurements and characterization
• Experience in standard RF design techniques and best practices
• Working knowledge of device physics for IC design, especially tradeoffs for LNA and switch configuration
• Strong background in various linear and nonlinear simulation techniques and simulators
• Capable of refining their simulation results to achieve excellent predictability with the goal of first pass success
• Good communication skills
• Be able to work independently
• Knowledge of RF PA design and other large signal circuit design is considered a plus
• Candidates with successful release of production LNA and switches for mobile applications would be highly considered

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