Principal Electrical Engineer - RF Module at Skyworks Newbury Park, CA

Skyworks; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 126,500 - 241,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Skyworks in Newbury Park, CA, is seeking a senior RF design engineer to join a multi‑discipline team developing PA, RF switches and front‑end modules for high‑volume wireless handset production. You will contribute across product definition, architecture, transistor‑level design, MCM design, layout supervision, lab debug and production support.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and strong RF knowledge with hands‑on testing using network/spectrum analyzers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of direct experience in RF front-end development.
• Strong understanding of RF systems and cellular standards.
• Experience with wireless transceiver architectures and PA/RF switches.
• Knowledge of impedance matching, RF topologies, and broadband techniques.
• Experience with device/processing technologies (Si, GaAs, SOI, SAW/BAW).
• Proficiency with IC simulation tools (ADS, Cadence) and 2.5/3D EM tools.
• Experience designing MCMs with filter and matching networks.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and communicate with executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop PA, RF switches, and front‑end modules for high‑volume production.
• Lead product definition, architecture, and transistor‑level design.
• Supervise layout and assist in lab debug and production support.
• Collaborate across disciplines to meet performance targets.
• Present results to executive and marketing teams.

Skills

RF systems understanding

Cellular standards familiarity

Transceiver architectures

Front-end module design

Impedance matching

Device/process technologies knowledge

Leadership & mentoring

Executive/marketing communication

Lab debug & production support

Project lifecycle management

Education

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Agilent ADS

Cadence

Momentum/HFSS

Job description

Job Description

When you join our team in Newbury Park, you’ll join a uniquely collaborative, multi-discipline engineering community who support each other working across our domestic design centers creating cutting edge products for global markets. You’ll be paired with a mentor to help support you as an integral part of a team responsible for designing custom parts. Skyworks is one of the most cutting edge and impactful players helping people connect across the globe.

The successful candidate will be part of a multi-discipline team developing PA, RF switches, front‑end modules for the high‑volume productions. Candidates will have opportunities to participate and lead in all phases of product development, including product definition, architecture, system, transistor‑level circuit design, MCM design, filter/switch integration, layout supervision, lab debug and production support. The candidate will face challenging performance parameters in the design of front‑end modules and work with various teams to launch products to the fast paced and competitive wireless handset market.

Our culture is designed to promote fast decision making, uninhibited sharing of best practices, and a sense of individual ownership, so we can create unparalleled products and respond quickly to customer needs. These values lead to business agility and customer centricity – essential ingredients for success.

Qualifications

Required Experience and Skills

• Master’s Degree of Electrical Engineering and 10+ direct experience in RFFE development.
• Good understanding of RF systems and familiarity with cellular standards.
• Experience and familiarity with wireless transceiver architectures, system requirements, standards, receiver and transmitter chains.
• Direct experience in PA, RF switches design or multi‑chip module (MCM) design including filter and matching networks to support fully integrated front‑end module designs.
• Good understanding of various power amplifier topologies, linearity and efficiency enhancement techniques, active biasing and broadband techniques is essential.
• Solid understanding of RF concepts such as impedance matching, impedance transformation, distributed systems, passive RLC and resonant circuits, noise, linearity, bandwidth and stability.
• Solid understanding of device and process technologies, such as Si, GaAs, SOI, SAW/BAW, etc.
• Strong integrated circuit simulation skills utilizing Agilent ADS/Cadence with 2.5/3D EM tools such as Momentum or HFSS.
• Experience and familiarity with testing, evaluation and debugging RF, analog IC and MCM designs in a lab environment.
• Hands‑on experience with Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Loadpull, Signal Generator, Probing Station, etc.
• Self‑driven with a high level of engineering organization and integrity that is willing to take a project from concept to high volume production.
• Strong leadership and able to mentor junior engineers and technicians. A self‑starter and team player.
• Good communications skills and able to present results to executive/marketing teams.

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD$126,500 – $241,700 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium‑free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), 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, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].