Qorvo, Inc

Staff MMIC Design Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience with a BS in Electrical Engineering, or 5+ years with an MS, or 3+ years with a PhD in Electrical Engineering with RF/Microwave focus.
  • Proven design experience with MMIC amplifiers, switches, and front-end modules for microwave/millimeter-wave applications.
  • Expertise in GaN and GaAs compound semiconductor technologies.
  • Proficient in nonlinear simulators like ADS or Microwave Office and EM simulation tools such as SONNET or HFSS.
  • Strong understanding of microwave measurements including S-parameters and efficiency metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical aspects of MMIC product development.
  • Design MMICs utilizing linear and nonlinear models along with electromagnetic simulators.
  • Integrate MMICs into chip modules effectively.
  • Manage design verification testing in the Microwave Lab.
  • Conduct DVT analysis and present findings to stakeholders.
  • Support all lifecycle stages from concept to production.
  • Mentor team members in best design practices and innovative ideas.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to publish and promote design innovations in technical forums.
  • Mentorship role with potential to influence junior team members.
  • Work in a collaborative integrated product development environment.
  • Access to advanced technologies in GaN and GaAs for cutting-edge product development.
  • Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Principal 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. Additionally, depending on experience level, a significant portion of time could be involved in mentoring other team members in contributing new and innovative design ideas. 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: - Technical lead 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. - Mentor others in design concepts and best practices. - 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 microwave/millimeter-wave 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. - Expert-level understanding of FET behavioral characteristics is desired. - Expert-level 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. - Strong understanding of 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 8 or more years of experience - MS Electrical Engineering with 5 or more years of experience - PhD Electrical Engineering (with RF/Microwave focus) with 3 or more years of experience Work Location: Preferred location: Richardson, TX.; or other options available pending candidate's experience. Relocation Eligible: Yes This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company. This position requires a Security Clearance. Applicant must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance. #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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