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Qorvo, Inc. lists this Sr Principal Design Engineer opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Sr Principal Design Engineer
Experience Level: Professional
Job Type: Regular
Location: Greensboro, NC, US, 27409 Apopka, FL, US, 32703 Chandler, AZ, US, 85226 Chelmsford, MA, US, 1824
Requisition ID: 10682
Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.
We are looking for a motivated Sr. Principal Design Engineer with a solid background in RF design, excellent communication skills, and strong drive to produce best in class products. The engineer will be responsible for leading the design and development of next generation RF switch and/or LNA products for mobile handset applications. The candidate will be supported by an established team representing program management, applications, layout, characterization, reliability, quality, and logistics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform detailed, transistor-level RFIC Design and product development of RF switches and/or LNA for cellular applications, potentially using SOI, GaAs, or technology
Support the design of analog blocks as needed (charge pump, LDOs, level shifters, bandgaps, etc.)
Manage and present design trade-offs including performance, size, cost and time to market
Expert use of RF measurement equipment with the ability to troubleshoot measurement issues
Present design work during peer reviews including expected and/or actual results
Provide regular progress update to development team
Develop and execute project schedules and bring products to market on time
Contribute to cross functional continuous improvement efforts
QUALIFICATIONS:
10+ years of experience in switch, LNA and/or RFIC design
Proven track record designing with Cadence including layout with strong background in various linear and nonlinear simulation techniques and simulators
Extensive experience mitigating parasitic effects from package or PCB relying on EM simulation including proficient use of HFSS, ADS FEM, or similar
Strong background with RF measurements and characterization including S-parameter, noise figure, harmonics, intermodulation distortion
Demonstrated experience in standard RF design techniques, debugging analog/RF/mixed signal noise issues, and RF coupling
Working knowledge of device physics, especially tradeoffs applying to switch and LNA designs
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Ability to work independently or in a team
Knowledge of RF PA design and other large signal circuit design is considered a plus
Candidates with successful release of production switches or LNA for mobile applications would be highly considered
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $168,000 - $218,300 (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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MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO
We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
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