RF Applications Engineer

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Ottawa is seeking an RF Applications Engineer to design and evaluate RF components for WiFi products. The role involves collaboration with high-end technology customers and includes responsibilities like device validation and writing technical documentation. The ideal candidate has a degree in electrical engineering and experience in RF measurements. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Healthcare access

Retirement plan company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in RF semiconductor or module manufacturer company.
• RF system level design background is preferred.
• Knowledge of digital wireless standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate RF reference designs for WiFi products.
• Characterization and validation of RF devices.
• Write application notes and guidelines.

Skills

Understanding of analog/RF components

Hands-on experience with RF measurements

Familiar with RF PCB level design

Outstanding communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Python

LabView

Job description

Requisition ID:76444

RF Applications Engineer

The RF and Mixed-Signal Intelligence Solutions (RMI) team in Ottawa is developing wireless integrated circuit components and has an RF Application Engineer opportunity for a candidate starting in January 2025. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Application Engineering Manager. The ideal candidate will be required to apply sound Engineering skills to a variety of tasks in the area of WiFi device evaluation and customer board tuning and testing including PA, LNA, switch and FEM products.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate and fault find the RF portion of reference designs for WiFi products working with high-end technology customers and strategic partners
• Tuning and DVT testing of WiFi product reference designs for high-end technology customers and strategic partners
• Working with Sales and Marketing to define new products for RF and Mixed-Signal Intelligence Solutions (RMI) business unit
• Characterization and validation of RF devices
• Design, test, documentation and maintenance of application and evaluation boards
• Writing applications notes, guidelines, and presentation for products
• Investigation, analysis and reporting on device anomalies
• Competitive analysis

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering
• Good technical understanding of analog/RF components
• Hands on experience with transmitter and receiver RF measurements
• Familiar with RF PCB level design
• Highly organized with outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with colleagues in different locations and time zones
• Proactive approach to work with internal and external customer to solve issues

Desired Experience and Skills

• Minimum 2 year’s experience in RF semiconductor or module manufacturer company
• RF system level design background
• Knowledge of digital wireless standards
• Experience with new semiconductor product introduction and ramp to high volume production
• Python coding and LabView test automation

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The typical base pay range for this role is currently CAD$69,200 -$111,000 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, and the ultimate job duties and requirements. Benefits include access to healthcare, a retirement plan company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.We do not use artificial intelligence to screen or select applicants.

Skyworks welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to accommodating the needs of people with disabilities and providing a workplace and recruitment process that is inclusive and accessible to all. Accommodations are available on request for candidates in all aspects of the selection process. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

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