Lead RF/MMIC Architect for GaN/GaAs MMIC Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan and company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Principal RF/MMIC Design Engineer in Dallas, TX, to drive cutting-edge RF/MMIC research and advanced MMIC development. The role blends theory with hands-on fabrication access and high-impact applications in defense, satellite, and wireless systems.

You will lead architecture and design, mentor engineers, and publish work while collaborating across teams in a fast-paced environment. Relocation eligible; visa sponsorship not provided.

Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of experience
• MS Electrical Engineering with 12+ years of experience
• PhD Electrical Engineering with RF/Microwave focus and 8+ years of experience
• Experience designing RF/MMIC amplifiers, switches, phase shifters, attenuators, and FEMs
• Proficient with RF measurement and calibration methods (S-parameters, noise figure, source/load pull)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Lead RF/MMIC architecture and design research
• Develop MMIC-based product concepts using GaN/GaAs and silicon
• Design, simulate, layout, and characterize MMICs (PAs, LNAs, phase shifters, switches)
• Perform nonlinear modeling and 2.5D/3D EM co-simulation
• Build and test prototypes in microwave labs and report results
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Publish design work at conferences/workshops and pursue patent disclosures

Skills

RF/microwave design

ADS/MWO

EM simulation

S-parameter measurements

Thermal analysis

Documentation & presentations

Team mentoring

Acoustic/phase shifters

Education

BSEE/MS/MEng PhD in EE with RF focus

Tools

ADS

HFSS

Cadence

Sonnet/Momentum/Axiem

Job description

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Principal RF/MMIC Design Engineer in Dallas, TX, to drive cutting-edge RF/MMIC research and advanced MMIC development. The role blends theory with hands-on fabrication access and high-impact applications in defense, satellite, and wireless systems.

You will lead architecture and design, mentor engineers, and publish work while collaborating across teams in a fast-paced environment. Relocation eligible; visa sponsorship not provided.