Staff Design Engineer

Qorvo • Apopka, FL

6d

About The Position

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 www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Requirements

• BSEE with 5 years of experience; MSEE with 2-3 years of experience or PhD
• Industry or academic experience to include each of the following: RF circuit design (incl. microwave resonator, filter, coupler, antenna, amplifier); EM simulation (HFSS or equivalent); layout design and troubleshooting; impedance matching and tuning; filter component evaluation and integration; RF device characterization and system level measurements.
• Knowledge of microelectronic fabrication and high-volume manufacturing, statistical analysis and six-sigma method for process improvement.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills needed.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience of BAW or SAW design preferred.
• Programming skills in script language and/or Matlab desired.
• General knowledge of wireless protocols and communication standards desired.

Responsibilities

• Development of BAW and SAW filtering components used in state-of-the-art wireless RF applications.
• Assist technical marketing, or project leads in defining new products through feasibility studies and technical competitive analyses.
• Design microwave acoustic devices using a variety of design techniques, including conventional bandpass filters, ladder filters, notch filters, CRF filters, acoustic-assisted filters, etc. This involves the knowledge of circuit simulation, front end radio architecture, communication systems, RF characterization, micro-electronics technology, and fabrication processes.
• Perform acoustic and electromagnetic (EM) simulations using a combination of commercially available tools as well as Qorvo’s state-of-the-art internally developed tools and provide final device layout to support photomask set creation.
• Interact with BAW and SAW process engineers and R&D team, using knowledge of fabrication process variations and capabilities.
• Work with characterization team and test engineers to fully evaluate and diagnostic your device using the latest in RF/Microwave test equipment.
• Support relevant documentation of product and design information to educate others on novel design techniques or provide guidance on product usage and will work with test, application and product engineering teams to transfer new product to production.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design flow, method and cycle time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree