Qorvo, Inc

Staff Design Engineer

Qorvo, Inc • $110K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSEE with 5 years experience; MSEE with 2-3 years or PhD preferred
  • Experience in RF circuit design, including microwave resonators and filters
  • Proficient in EM simulation tools like HFSS
  • Direct experience in BAW or SAW design is a plus
  • Familiarity with microelectronic fabrication and six-sigma methods
  • Programming skills in scripting languages or Matlab are beneficial
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential

Responsibilities

  • Develop BAW and SAW filtering components for wireless RF applications
  • Assist in product definitions and feasibility studies
  • Design microwave acoustic devices using various techniques
  • Perform acoustic and electromagnetic simulations
  • Collaborate with process engineers and R&D teams
  • Evaluate and diagnose devices with RF/Microwave test equipment
  • Document design techniques and support product transfer to production
  • Contribute to the improvement of design processes and cycle times

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Continuing education support
  • Flexible work environment
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • You will be responsible for the development of BAW and SAW filtering components used in state-of-the-art wireless RF applications.
  • You will assist technical marketing, or project leads in defining new products through feasibility studies and technical competitive analyses.
  • You will design microwave acoustic devices using a variety of design techniques, including conventional bandpass filters, ladder filters, notch filters, CRF filters, acoustic-assisted filters, etc. It involves the knowledge of circuit simulation, front end radio architecture, communication systems, RF characterization, micro-electronics technology, and fabrication processes.
  • You will perform acoustic and electromagnetic (EM) simulations using a combination of commercially available tools as well as Qorvo's state-of-the-art internally developed tools and provide final device layout to support photomask set creation.
  • You will interact with BAW and SAW process engineers and R&D team, using knowledge of fabrication process variations and capabilities.
  • You will work with characterization team and test engineers to fully evaluate and diagnostic your device using the latest in RF/Microwave test equipment.
  • You will support relevant documentation of product and design information to educate others on novel design techniques or provide guidance on product usage and will work with test, application and product engineering teams to transfer new product to production.
  • You will contribute to the continuous improvement of design flow, method and cycle time.


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BSEE with 5 years of experience; MSEE with 2-3 years of experience or PhD
  • Industry or academic experience to include each of the following: RF circuit design (incl. microwave resonator, filter, coupler, antenna, amplifier); EM simulation (HFSS or equivalent); layout design and troubleshooting; impedance matching and tuning; filter component evaluation and integration; RF device characterization and system level measurements.
  • Direct experience of BAW or SAW design preferred.
  • Knowledge of microelectronic fabrication and high-volume manufacturing, statistical analysis and six-sigma method for process improvement.
  • Programming skills in script language and/or Matlab desired.
  • General knowledge of wireless protocols and communication standards desired.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills needed.


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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
Net Income
$485.2 million
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+8.9%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
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