Principal RFIC Design Engineer

Qorvo, Inc.; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 148,100 - 192,500; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. is seeking a Principal RFIC Design Engineer in Chelmsford, MA, to work in a collaborative environment. The role involves designing advanced RFICs and innovating circuit design techniques. Candidates should have a PhD or MSEE with 5+ years of experience in IC design, along with RF/mixed signal design expertise. The competitive salary ranges between $148,100 and $192,500, commensurate with experience, alongside benefits in a supportive workplace committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years of IC design experience.
• Experience in advanced RFIC design.
• Capable of mentoring others in circuit design.

Responsibilities

• Design highly-integrated microwave and millimeter-wave RFICs.
• Invent new circuit design and simulation techniques.
• Participate in defining design process improvements.

Skills

RF/mixed signal design experience in advanced silicon processes

Deep understanding of analog, RF and mmW design techniques

Solid understanding of front-end PA/LNA/switch circuits

Familiarity of RF/mmWave beamforming architectures

Experience with LDO and power supply design

Knowledge of verification methodologies

Knowledge of packaging technologies

Experienced in silicon characterization and debugging

Proven track record of design for first time success

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

MSEE/PhD

Tools

ADS

Cadence

HFSS

EMX

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Principal RFIC Design Engineer

Experience Level: Professional

Job Type: Regular

Location: Chelmsford, MA, US, 1824

Requisition ID: 10054

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

We are looking for an ambitious, conscientious, and thorough Principal RFIC Design Engineer to join the Qorvo team in Chelmsford, MA. You will work in a fast pace, highly co-operative environment with a world-class team. You will be responsible for designing highly-integrated microwave and millimeter-wave RFICs in state of the art technologies. You will work with others to invent new circuit design and simulation techniques and will play an instrumental role in the growth and excellence of Qorvo's IP portfolio.

• RF/mixed signal design experience in advanced silicon processes
• Deep understanding of analog, RF and mmW design techniques including parasitic modeling and EM analysis
• Solid understanding of front-end PA/LNA/switch circuits including impact of transition and package
• Familiarity of RF/mmWave beamforming architectures and circuit blocks (ie. phase shifters, VGA) and ability to work with system engineers to translate system requirement into IC level specification
• Design experience in analog or digital PLLs with block level expertise in PFD, Charge Pumps, Dividers, VCOs etc. is a plus
• Experienced with LDO and power supply design for low noise
• Knowledge of verification methodologies including behavioral, analog, RF, AMS and basic Verilog/VerilogA
• Knowledge of packaging technologies and their impact on circuit design and ability to perform EM analysis on packages is a plus
• Knowledgeable about foundry processes and ability to perform trade-studies to select appropriate processes for specific RFIC applications
• Experienced in silicon characterization and debugging
• Proven track record of design for first time success
• Capable to mentor others in advanced circuit design and simulation techniques
• Experience with ADS, Cadence, HFSS, EMX
• Participates in defining design process improvements and implementation of such improvements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information

Qualifications

• MSEE/PhD with 5 to 10+ years of IC design experience

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $148,100 - $192,500 (subject to change dependent on physical location)

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Qorvo reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as external competitiveness and internal comparability.

Base compensation is one element of Total Rewards offered at Qorvo. More information on the Total Rewards package can be shared upon request.

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.