Qorvo, Inc

Sr MMIC Design Engineer

Qorvo, Inc$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in RFIC and/or MMIC design with a focus on amplifiers and switches.
  • Proficiency in GaN and GaAs compound semiconductor technologies.
  • Familiarity with FET behavioral characteristics.
  • Expertise in ADS or Microwave Office for nonlinear simulation, and experience with 2.5D/3D EM simulation tools like SONNET, Axiem, or HFSS.
  • Knowledge of microwave measurement techniques such as S-parameters and power efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Lead MMIC product development as an individual contributor.
  • Design MMICs using linear/nonlinear models and EM simulation tools.
  • Integrate MMIC(s) into multichip modules effectively.
  • Manage product evaluation and optimization in the Microwave Lab.
  • Conduct design verification testing and present findings to stakeholders.
  • Support product lifecycle from concept to production phases.
  • Publish research to highlight technology capabilities and file for patents as necessary.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment across diverse engineering teams.
  • Opportunity to publish and showcase innovations in technical journals.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge GaN and GaAs technology projects.
  • Role directly influences product development affecting key market needs.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Senior MMIC designer responsible for the development of innovative, leading-edge GaN and GaAs-based RF/Microwave products. This will involve design and development of MMIC-based RF/Microwave products using advanced GaN and/or GaAs technologies. You will be a key member of an integrated product development team that includes marketing, program management, mechanical engineering, product engineering, package engineering, test engineering, applications engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality and reliability, and senior management. Key Roles & Responsibilities: - Individual contributor role for MMIC based product development. - MMIC design using linear and nonlinear models and 2.5D and 3D electromagnetic simulators. - Integrate MMIC(s) into single or multichip modules. - Manage product checkout, optimization, and design verification testing (DVT) in the Microwave Lab. - Execute DVT analysis and present results to the internal and/or external customer. - Support product through critical lifecycle stages including concept/feasibility, development, qualification, and production. - Publish novel design work internally or externally (IMS, BCICTS, GOMAC, etc.) to promote Qorvo's technology and design capabilities. Submit invention disclosures for potential patents where applicable. Required Technical Skills and Experience: - Recent and relevant experience designing RFIC and/or MMIC amplifiers, switches, phase shifters, attenuators, time-delay units (TDUs), hybrid multichip modules, or transmit/receive front-end modules (FEMs). - Experience in advanced III-V compound semiconductor technologies, specifically GaN and GaAs. - Understanding of FET behavioral characteristics is desired. - User of either ADS or Microwave Office (MWO) nonlinear simulators; and one or more of the following 2.5D or 3D EM simulation tools: SONNET, Axiem, Momentum, or HFSS. - Understanding microwave measurements and calibration methods: S-parameters, power, efficiency, source/load pull, noise figure, linearity, and intermodulation distortion. - Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to concisely summarize highly technical concepts. Desired Experiences: - Design of high-performance millimeter wave GaAs or GaN MMIC power amplifiers with simultaneous power, bandwidth, efficiency, and linearity requirements. - SiGe and/or CMOS-based RFIC/MMIC, analog, and mixed signal design experience is a plus. - Published author in technical journals and/or magazines. - Strong ability to meet customer technical needs and schedules. Required Education & Experience: - BS Electrical Engineering with 5 or more years of experience - MS Electrical Engineering with 3 or more years of experience - PhD Electrical Engineering (with RF/Microwave focus) 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). #LI-KR1

About Qorvo, Inc

Qorvo, Inc is a semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and supplies radio frequency (RF) solutions for smartphones, tablets, wireless infrastructure, defense and aerospace applications, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company's products include amplifiers, filters, switches, and integrated modules that support a range of wireless communications standards. Qorvo was formed in 2015 as a result of the merger between RF Micro Devices and TriQuint Semiconductor. The company is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Learn more about Qorvo, Inc
Size
8,900 employees
Market Cap
$9.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$485.2 million
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+8.9%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
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