RF & Microwave MMIC Design Intern

Qorvo, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo in Denver, CO is seeking an MMIC Design Intern. This internship targets MS or PhD students in Electrical Engineering, focusing on MMIC design in GaAs/GaN, meeting performance specs, and working with technicians on measurements.

You will design and test MMICs such as PAs, LNAs, switches, attenuators, phase shifters, and TDUs, use microwave test equipment, run circuit simulations, and develop design automation scripts.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with minimum GPA 3.5
• RF/microwave and analog IC design coursework or experience
• Exposure to RF measurement equipment
• Proficiency with ADS or Keysight ADS
• Software exposure: ADS, Microwave Office, HFSS, Momentum, Axiem, Sonnet; Matlab a plus
• Scripting: Python or similar
• Strong written and verbal communication; well organized and proactive
• Willing to learn and take suggestions

Responsibilities

• Learn MMIC design in GaAs and GaN to meet customer specifications
• Meet MMIC performance requirements while considering size, cost and schedule
• Collaborate with technicians to perform measurements
• Design and test MMICs (Power Amplifiers, LNAs, Switches, Attenuators, Phase Shifters, TDUs)
• Work with microwave test equipment (signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, load-pull, power meters)
• Circuit design, simulation, and layout
• Script within simulations to drive design automation

Skills

RF/microwave design

Analog IC design

Python scripting

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ADS

Microwave Office

HFSS

Momentum

Axiem

Sonnet

3D CAD

Job description

Qorvo in Denver, CO is seeking an MMIC Design Intern. This internship targets MS or PhD students in Electrical Engineering, focusing on MMIC design in GaAs/GaN, meeting performance specs, and working with technicians on measurements.

You will design and test MMICs such as PAs, LNAs, switches, attenuators, phase shifters, and TDUs, use microwave test equipment, run circuit simulations, and develop design automation scripts.