Staff RFIC Design Engineer

Qorvo • San Diego, CA

19h • $125,400 - $163,000

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

• MSEE/PhD with 10 years of IC design experience

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of packaging technologies and their impact on circuit design and ability to perform EM analysis on packages is a plus

Responsibilities

• RF/mixed signal design experience in advanced silicon processes
• Deep understanding of analog, RF and mmW design techniques including parasitic modeling and EM analysis
• Solid understanding of front-end PA/LNA/switch circuits including impact of transition and package
• Familiarity of RF/mmWave beamforming architectures and circuit blocks (ie. phase shifters, VGA) and ability to work with system engineers to translate system requirement into IC level specification
• Design experience in analog or digital PLLs with block level expertise in PFD, Charge Pumps, Dividers, VCOs etc.
• Experienced with LDO and power supply design for low noise
• Knowledge of verification methodologies including behavioral, analog, RF, AMS and basic Verilog/VerilogA
• Knowledge of packaging technologies and their impact on circuit design and ability to perform EM analysis on packages is a plus
• Knowledgeable about foundry processes and ability to perform trade-studies to select appropriate processes for specific RFIC applications
• Experienced in silicon characterization and debugging
• Proven track record of design for first time success
• Capable to mentor others in advanced circuit design and simulation techniques
• Participates in defining design process improvements and implementation of such improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $125,400 - $163,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Base compensation is one element of Total Rewards offered at Qorvo. More information on the Total Rewards package can be shared upon request.

What This Job Offers

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