RF Test & Lab Specialist

Qorvo, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo in Hillsboro, OR is seeking an experienced RF test professional to characterize power amplifier modules and semiconductor devices. You will manage lab requests, document procedures, configure test setups, and support engineers with measurements.

Strong C#/VB skills and deep RF know-how are essential for success. The role requires 10+ years in RF testing, including power amplifiers; excellent communication and teamwork are a must.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in technical field or equivalent military training, but previous experience will be considered.
• 10+ years’ RF test experience, including power amplifier and semiconductor test in design characterization.
• Working knowledge of RF circuits with understanding of parameters such as gain, current, power, noise figure, and linearity.
• Proficiency with automated RF test systems and understanding of their operation.
• Proficiency in C# and Visual Basic SW languages.
• Excellent organizational skills, plus good verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized, self-starter, results-oriented, able to work in teams or independently.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

Responsibilities

• Use manual and automated techniques to characterize RF power amplifier modules using equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, power meters, and a variety of microwave components.
• Proactively manage a workload of lab requests in cooperation with a team of other technicians and engineers.
• Document test procedures and measurement results.
• Configure test equipment setups for various types of specialized RF test methods given general direction and guidance.
• Support design and characterization engineers with measurement requests.
• Troubleshoot and maintain automated test systems.
• Assemble and modify microelectronic semiconductor devices according to drawings and specifications using small surface mount attachments, working under a microscope.

Skills

RF test experience

Power amplifier test

Semiconductor test

C#

Visual Basic

Education

Associate degree in technical field

Job description

Qorvo in Hillsboro, OR is seeking an experienced RF test professional to characterize power amplifier modules and semiconductor devices. You will manage lab requests, document procedures, configure test setups, and support engineers with measurements.

Strong C#/VB skills and deep RF know-how are essential for success. The role requires 10+ years in RF testing, including power amplifiers; excellent communication and teamwork are a must.