RF design experience in advanced silicon processes
Deep understanding of analog, RF, and mmW design techniques
Solid understanding of front-end PA/LNA/switch circuits
Familiarity with RF/mmWave beamforming architectures
Knowledge of verification methodologies including behavioral and analog
Experience with Cadence, EMX, or other electromagnetic simulators
Responsibilities
Design highly-integrated microwave and millimeter-wave RFICs
Collaborate in a cooperative team environment
Engage in customer interaction and system definition
Mentor others in advanced circuit design techniques
Participate in defining and implementing design process improvements
Conduct silicon characterization and debugging
Perform trade-studies to select appropriate foundry processes
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Opportunities for technical depth and product-level ownership
Supportive and energetic team environment
Encouragement for continuous learning and development
Potential for career advancement within a fast-growing company
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Staff RFIC Design Engineer to join the Qorvo team in San Diego, CA. You will work in a highly co-operative environment to design highly-integrated microwave and millimeter-wave RFICs in state of the art technologies. You will be a part of an energetic, fast growing team with opportunities for to develop technical depth and product-level ownership as well as customer interaction and system definition. Successful members of our team are self-starters, highly curious, communicative, and have strong sense of accountability. We are very flexible with work arrangements.
Minimum Qualifications
MSEE/PhD with 5+ years of IC design experience
RF design experience in advanced silicon processes
Deep understanding of analog, RF and mmW design techniques including parasitic modeling and EM analysis
Solid understanding of front-end PA/LNA/switch circuits including impact of transition and package
Familiarity of RF/mmWave beamforming architectures and circuit blocks (ie. phase shifters, VGA)
Knowledge of verification methodologies including behavioral, analog, RF, AMS and basic Verilog/VerilogA
Design experience in analog or digital PLLs with block level expertise in PFD, Charge Pumps, Dividers, VCOs etc. is a plus
Experienced with LDO and power supply design for low noise is a plus
Knowledge of packaging technologies and their impact on circuit design and ability to perform EM analysis on packages is a plus
Knowledgeable about foundry processes and ability to perform trade-studies to select appropriate processes for specific RFIC applications
Experienced in silicon characterization and debugging
Proven track record of design for first time success
Capable to mentor others in advanced circuit design and simulation techniques
Experience with Cadence, EMX or other electromagnetic simulators
Participates in defining design process improvements and implementation of such improvements
Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information
You are encouraged to apply even if you do not meet all the qualifications above. We have flexibility for the level for this role and will look for best fit at any level.
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $125,400 - $163,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Qorvo reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as external competitiveness and internal comparability.
Base compensation is one element of Total Rewards offered at Qorvo. More information on the Total Rewards package can be shared upon request.
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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.
