Qorvo, Inc

Sr Principal Design Engineer

Qorvo, Inc • $130K — $155K *
Hillsboro, OR 97124In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering required
  • 10+ years of RF semiconductor experience necessary, laminate background a plus
  • Proficient in ADS and HFSS for EM simulation
  • Solid background in RF circuit design
  • Strong communication and presentation skills essential
  • Detail-oriented approach to ensure high product yield
  • Experienced in using RF measurement tools like spectrum and network analyzers

Responsibilities

  • Develop modules for wireless communications applications
  • Design and optimize RF and microwave power amplifiers
  • Conduct advanced simulations including load-pull and harmonic balance
  • Liaise with filter and Ant Switch designers for product improvement
  • Lead design engineering efforts and guide RF technicians
  • Characterize and validate designs using various test equipment
  • Ensure designs meet production standards and reliability

Benefits

  • Collaborative and dynamic team environment
  • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge wireless technology
  • Engagement in all aspects of RF design and product development
  • Access to advanced simulation tools and resources
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
  • Work in a fast-paced team environment developing modules for wireless communications applications. Job responsibilities include design, simulation, development, characterization, and production support of RF and microwave power amplifiers used in wireless communications. Design input, output, and interstage matching networks to optimize gain, efficiency, bandwidth, and linearity. Conduct load-pull, source-pull, harmonic balance, stability, and EM simulations.
  • The position will interface with filter designers and Ant Switch designer and working with product engineering to improve yields and help introduce new products to manufacturing.
  • Simulation tools such as Agilent ADS, and HFSS will be used for design and Module laminate.
  • Act as liaison between design engineering, product engineering and characterization engineering to ensure designs are robust and have margin for high volume production.
  • Responsible for all aspects of circuit design and product development, including working as a technical leader with team to find optimum solutions to the problems, feedback on specification and assigning work responsibility to RF technicians.
  • Characterize and validate design and work on Test benches including Sig Gen, Spec An, Power Meter, VNA and probe-station to test and evaluate modules.


Qualifications:
  • M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
  • 10+ years of experience in RF semiconductors is a must, laminate experience desirable.
  • ADS, and HFSS EM simulation experience is a mandatory.
  • Experience in RF circuit design.
  • Excellent speaking, presentation skills a must, ability to clearly communicate technical and/or logistic issues and solutions.
  • Detail oriented to ensure design and delivery of high yielding products.
  • Must be experienced with RF measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers and network analyzers.
  • Be able to enjoy working in fast paced work environment.


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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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$485.2 million
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+8.9%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
NASDAQ
QRVO
* Ladders Estimates

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