What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Design Engineer position at Qorvo, Inc.?
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 diverse 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 diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.
We are looking for an ambitious, conscientious, and thorough RFIC Design Engineer to join the Qorvo team in Billerica, 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.
Repsonsibilitis May Include
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) / Affirmative Action employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, and/or any other status protected by law.
We are looking for an ambitious, conscientious, and thorough RFIC Design Engineer to join the Qorvo team in Billerica, 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.
Repsonsibilitis May Include
- Contributing to the design of multiple functional blocks including millimeter-wave (mmW) LNAs, PAs, Phase Shifters, Attenuators, Switches, Supporting Analog and Interface circuitry in state of the art CMOS and RFSOI technologies
- Meeting performance requirements while also considering size, cost, footprint, power dissipation and schedule
- Working as a member of a team to contribute design schematics, layouts, simulations, and real lab data
- Evaluating and device modeling of different Si processes for high-frequency designs
- Working with signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters to compare simulated data to real lab data
- MSEE or PhD in Electrical Engineering required
- 1-10 years of RFIC experience required
- Deep understanding of RF, mmWave and analog 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
- Front end design experience preferred
- 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 with analog and bias circuit design for RF and mmWave blocks
- RF/mixed signal design experience with PLLs, ADCs, or DACs in advanced silicon processes a plus
- 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 a plus
- Participates in defining design process improvements and implementation of such improvements.
- Experience with ADS, Cadence, HFSS, EMX
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information
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) / Affirmative Action employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, and/or any other status protected by law.
