Principal RFIC Design Engineer

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.

We are looking for an ambitious, conscientious, and thorough Principal RFIC Design Engineer to join the Qorvo team in Chelmsford, MA. You will work in a fast pace, highly co-operative environment with a world-class team. You will be responsible for designing highly-integrated microwave and millimeter-wave RFICs in state of the art technologies. You will work with others to invent new circuit design and simulation techniques and will play an instrumental role in the growth and excellence of Qorvo's IP portfolio.

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. is a plus

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

Experience with ADS, Cadence, HFSS, EMX

Participates in defining design process improvements and implementation of such improvements

Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information

Qualifications

• MSEE/PhD with 5 to 10+ years of IC design experience

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $148,100 - $192,500 (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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