RFIC Design Intern — mmWave ICs (San Diego)

Qorvo, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. in San Diego, CA solicits an RFIC Design Intern to work on mmWave RF blocks in CMOS/RFSOI tech. You will model devices, run simulations, and compare results with lab data, while contributing to team design efforts.

The internship targets MS/PhD candidates with strong Cadence experience. It offers hands-on learning, mentoring, and visibility to business leaders within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with RF/mmW IC focus.
• Minimum GPA 3.3; strong academic performance.
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso and ADE simulation.
• Familiarity with layout, DRC, LVS and parasitic extraction.
• Exposure to RF measurement equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design of mmWave RF blocks (LNAs, PAs, phase shifters).
• Model active devices and electromagnetic aspects for HF RF designs.
• Meet performance targets while managing size, cost and power.
• Collaborate on schematics, simulations and lab data.
• Work with test equipment to compare simulations with real data.

Skills

Self-Starter

Strong communication

Organization skills

Teamwork

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering (RF/mmW IC design)

GPA 3.3 or higher

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

ADE Simulation Environment

Cadence Layout, DRC, LVS

Parasitic extraction

ADS

HFSS

EMX

Job description

Qorvo, Inc. in San Diego, CA solicits an RFIC Design Intern to work on mmWave RF blocks in CMOS/RFSOI tech. You will model devices, run simulations, and compare results with lab data, while contributing to team design efforts.

The internship targets MS/PhD candidates with strong Cadence experience. It offers hands-on learning, mentoring, and visibility to business leaders within a collaborative environment.