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Qorvo, Inc. · 3 days ago

Staff MMIC Design Engineer

Richardson, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

6+ years exp

Qorvo, Inc. is a leading semiconductor solutions provider focused on innovative RF solutions. They are seeking a Senior MMIC Design Engineer responsible for developing cutting-edge GaN and GaAs-based RF/Microwave products and leading product development efforts within a collaborative team.

Network HardwareSemiconductorWireless

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Kimberly Radi, CIR

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

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

Qualification

RFIC designMMIC designGaN technologyGaAs technologyNonlinear simulationMicrowave measurementsTechnical publishingCustomer engagementCommunication skills

Required

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

BS Electrical Engineering with 8 or more years of experience

MS Electrical Engineering with 6 or more years of experience

PhD Electrical Engineering (with RF/Microwave focus) with 2 or more years of experience

Preferred

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