Lead RF Power Amplifier Architect for High-Yield Design

Qorvo, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Sr Principal Design Engineer to lead RF/microwave power amplifier development. You will design, simulate, characterize, and support production of high-performance modules for wireless applications.

You will use ADS and HFSS for simulations, develop matching networks, conduct load- and source-pull tests, and collaborate with filter and switch designers to improve yields and enable new products for high-volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of RF semiconductor experience.
• ADS and HFSS EM simulation experience required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with RF measurement equipment (spectrum and network analyzers).

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, develop, characterize, and provide production support for RF and microwave power amplifiers.
• Design input, output, and interstage matching networks to optimize gain, efficiency, bandwidth, and linearity.
• Conduct load-pull, source-pull, harmonic balance, stability, and EM simulations.
• Interface with filter designers and Ant Switch designer; collaborate with product engineering to improve yields.
• Act as technical leader and assign work to RF technicians.
• Characterize and validate designs and test benches (Sig Gen, Spec An, Power Meter, VNA, probe station).

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Detail oriented

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ADS

HFSS

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Job description

Qorvo in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Sr Principal Design Engineer to lead RF/microwave power amplifier development. You will design, simulate, characterize, and support production of high-performance modules for wireless applications.

You will use ADS and HFSS for simulations, develop matching networks, conduct load- and source-pull tests, and collaborate with filter and switch designers to improve yields and enable new products for high-volume manufacturing.