Sr RF/Analog IC Design Engineer (m/f/d)

Qorvo, Inc.; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. is seeking an experienced RF/analog IC design engineer in Munich or Barcelona to develop RF ICs for mobile handset applications. The role covers design, verification, and integration across the full cycle, including support for tape-out and silicon validation.

The candidate will work on LNAs, drivers, RF switches, and analog/mixed-signal blocks, with emphasis on EM-aware design, layout effects, and measurement correlation. A Master’s degree is required; a PhD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of RF/analog IC design experience.
• Proven silicon tape-out experience and ownership of designs.
• Experience with Cadence, ADS and HFSS or similar tools.
• Strong RF design knowledge, layout effects and EM-aware design.
• Experience with measurements and characterization.
• Good communication and independent work.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF ICs for 4G/5G mobile handset applications, including LNAs, drivers, RF switches, in CMOS and SOI.
• Design analog and mixed-signal blocks (bandgaps, charge pumps, LDOs, level shifters, OpAmps).
• Support RF integration into multi-chip modules, EM simulation, and correlate with measurements.
• Characterize devices, troubleshoot measurements, perform root-cause analysis.
• Translate requirements into design specifications and plans.
• Present design reviews with performance, simulations, and risk mitigation.
• Provide regular project status updates in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

RF IC design

Analog/mixed-signal

EM-aware design

Measurements

Device physics

Education

Master’s in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Analog/RF IC design

Tools

Cadence

ADS

HFSS

Job description

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Experience Level: Professional

Job Type: Regular

Location:

Munich, DE, 81829 Barcelona, ES, 8034

Requisition ID: 10490

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

This role is focused on the design and development of RF, analog, and mixed-signal IC solutions for advanced mobile handset applications. The engineer will contribute across the full design cycle, from defining specifications and developing circuit blocks to supporting integration, silicon validation, and product-level performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF ICs for 4G/5G mobile handset applications, including LNAs, drivers, RF switches, and related functions in CMOS and SOI technologies.
• Design analog and mixed-signal support blocks such as bandgaps, charge pumps, LDOs, level shifters, OpAmps, and bias/control circuits.
• Support RF integration into multi-chip modules, including large-signal analysis, EM simulation, and correlation of simulation results with measurement data.
• Contribute to device characterization, measurement troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis of RF and analog design issues.
• Translate product and system requirements into clear design specifications and implementation plans.
• Present design reviews, including expected performance, simulation results, silicon results, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Provide regular project status updates and execute effectively in a fast-paced product development environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of related experience or an equivalent amount of advanced education and expereince in RF/analog IC design, mixed-signal circuit design, or related semiconductor product development
• Proven silicon tape-out experience and strong ownership of designs from concept through validation.
• Experience designing with Cadence, ADS and HFSS or similar tools
• Strong knowledge of RF design techniques, layout effects, EM-aware design, and practical tradeoffs in integrated RF circuits
• Experience with measurements and characterization
• Good understanding of device physics, especially tradeoffs for analog circuitry
• Good communication skills, able to work independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering in Analog/RF IC design

Location:

We are open to this position being based in either our Munich, Germany, or Barcelona, Spain office.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO

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) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.