Lead GaN RF Modeling Engineer

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 136,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (premium-free plan

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off and leave programs

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Sr Principal GaN Modeling Engineer to lead the development and extraction of accurate GaN HEMT models for high-frequency, high-power applications.

You will characterize devices, refine physics-based models, and validate simulations against measurements, working closely with process, design, and product teams. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in RF GaN device characterization and modeling, strong background in GaN physics, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
• Experience: 15+ years in semiconductor device characterization and modeling, specifically RF GaN HEMTs.
• Technical Skills: Deep theoretical and practical understanding of GaN device physics and materials science.

Responsibilities

• Define on-wafer and packaged device characterization plans (DC, CV, S-parameters, noise, load-pull, pulsed I-V).
• Develop and refine physics-based compact models for GaN HEMTs using industry tools (MVSG, ASM-HEMT, Angelov).
• Use TCAD and circuit tools (ADS, AWR/Spectre, Synopsys, Silvaco) to simulate and validate models against hardware data.
• Collaborate with PDK Team and support internal/external customers.
• Link device performance to fabrication parameters with process/reliability/circuit teams.
• Analyze test data, identify issues, and propose improvements.
• Create detailed technical reports, docs, and app notes for model usage.
• Mentor junior engineers and explore novel modeling techniques.

Skills

GaN device physics

RF characterization techniques

Programming: Python, MATLAB, C++

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering/Applied Physics

Tools

Keysight ADS

Cadence AWR

TCAD tools

Job description

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Sr Principal GaN Modeling Engineer to lead the development and extraction of accurate GaN HEMT models for high-frequency, high-power applications.

You will characterize devices, refine physics-based models, and validate simulations against measurements, working closely with process, design, and product teams. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in RF GaN device characterization and modeling, strong background in GaN physics, and proficiency with