Principal Microwave Design Engineer

Qorvo • Richardson, TX

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About The Position

Qorvo is seeking a Principal Microwave Design Engineer to join their High Performance Analog Products team. This role focuses on the development of innovative, leading-edge GaN-based RF products, specifically designing RF Power Amplifier (PA) products using GaN technologies. The engineer will implement electrical designs in various package platforms (overmold, laminate and metal base, air cavity) using design tools like Keysight ADS and Cadence-MWO, along with EM simulators such as AXIEM, Momentum, Analyst, and HFSS. The position involves designing and developing RF modules using advanced GaN technologies and requires strong communication and presentation skills for design reviews and discussions with the team. The engineer will be a key member of an integrated product development team, collaborating with marketing, program management, mechanical engineering, product engineering, package engineering, test engineering, applications engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality and reliability, and senior management.

Requirements

• BS Electrical Engineering with preferred curriculum emphasis in RF or Microwave technology with 12+ years experience.
• Must be willing to work under high expectations of performance and have dedication to solving the given problem.
• Experience with design tools ADS and Cadence-MWO and EM simulators such as AXIEM, Momentum, Analyst and HFSS.
• Must be knowledgeable in III-V semiconductor operation and application.
• RF/Microwave design experience with GaN, HBT, or LDMOS RF technologies, prior MMIC design highly desirable.
• Experience using and understanding of vector network analyzers, signal analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, and load pull systems.
• Ability to operate lab testing with minimal oversight while ensuring safety of personnel and equipment.
• Ability to provide direction efficiently and effectively to lab technicians.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to concisely summarize highly technical concepts.
• Strong ability to meet product technical needs and schedules.
• Able to multi-task and work within cross-functional groups.
• Applicant must be a US Person (US citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations due to ITAR/EAR technologies.

Nice To Haves

• prior MMIC design highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Technical lead role for RF discrete transistor & module-based product development.
• Discrete transistor & module design using linear and nonlinear models and 2.5D and 3D electromagnetic simulators.
• Convert simulated product designs into physical assembly drawings.
• Develop PA reference designs for sampling to customers.
• Manage product checkout, optimization, and design verification testing in the test lab.
• Execute verification test analysis and present results to the internal customer.
• Provide technical input for product datasheets.
• Support product through critical lifecycle stages including concept/feasibility, development, qualification, and production.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal