Qorvo, Inc. · 4 hours ago
Principal Design Engineer
Qorvo, Inc. supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. They are looking to hire a highly experienced RF design engineer for the position of Principal Design Engineer - RF Modules, responsible for owning the design of RF modules from concept to production release.
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Responsibilities
Technical ownership of RF module design and development projects from inception to production release; meeting technical performance, schedule and cost goals for NPI (New Product Introduction)
Performing circuit level design of RF sub-systems, EM simulations, impedance matching circuits, chain analysis including investigation of variations etc. of RF modules to ensure first pass success of designs
Support preparation of technical proposals to customers
Work closely with project managers to make sure key project milestones are met
Prepare and own internal documentation related to design, prepare and present various technical and project reviews internally and to external customers
Working closely with test engineering personnel to characterize prototypes and product samples, and lead design optimization for performance, yield, reliability and cost
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics with a focus on RF Design/Electromagnetics
10+ years of RF module design experience required
Solid understanding of fundamentals of RF/Microwave module design including circuit and electromagnetics level simulations
Good understanding of radio systems and building blocks such as LNAs, PA's, RF switches, attenuators, filters etc
Require very good working knowledge of RF simulation tools such as Keysight ADS, HFSS, AWR (desired)
Familiarity with multilayer laminate/PCB layout
Very good theoretical understanding and industry and/or academic hands-on experience with impedance matching techniques and matching circuit design, implementation and test bench level tuning
Ability to create 3D circuit models using EM tools and run simulations on RF/Microwave structures and translate between the model, simulation, physical implementation, and measured performance required
Good working knowledge of RF test techniques for noise, s-parameters, linearity and lab equipment such as Vector Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscopes etc
Experience with IPD (Integrated Passive Device) die design for implementing baluns, couplers etc
Good written and oral communication skills required
Ability to work effectively and efficiently across diverse engineering, product management, marketing and manufacturing teams
Preferred
Working knowledge of multi-chip module (MCM) packaging processes - soldering, wire bonding, die attach, thermal management etc
Previous experience with passive RF components - filters, couplers etc. - desired
Understanding of MMIC technologies such as GaAs, RF SOI, GaN desired
Exposure to MMIC design highly desired, preference will be given to candidates with GaAs HBT and or PHEMT design background
Previous experience with high rejection/high isolation filter design and implementation is highly desired
Programming experience with Python and/or Matlab especially for Machine Learning highly desired
Company
Qorvo, Inc.
Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible.
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$350MKey Investors
Starboard Value
2025-10-28Acquired
2025-01-16Post Ipo Equity
2019-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $350M
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