Senior Module Design Engineer

Qorvo, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a motivated RF Module Design Engineer with a solid background in RF design and board layout, excellent communication skills, and strong drive to produce best in class products.

The candidate will design RF front end module laminate substrates for cellular applications and work with a core design team and cross-functional partners to bring cutting edge cellular products to market.

Qualifications

• BSEE with 5+ years of experience or equivalent.
• MSEE or Ph.D. with 2+ years of experience.
• Expert or high proficiency in ADS and/or PCB CAD and how they apply to laminate-based modules.
• Understanding of cellular protocols and frequency bands of operation.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of RF Front End Module substrates for cellular applications.
• Module level design from concept to production, including integration of PAs, LNAs, filters, and switches into highly compact multilayer modules.
• Meet performance requirements while also considering size, cost, footprint, and schedule.
• Ensure the module meets design rules.
• Submitting and ordering laminates.
• Simulation of TX and RX performance using ADS, HFSS, and Dynamic Link to solve isolation and coupling problems and to optimize simulation vs. measurement accuracy.
• Collaboration with PA, LNA, Filter, and Switch designers to optimize module performance.
• Collaboration with test team to evaluate laminate designs and module builds, including test condition specification and troubleshooting.
• Data analysis and presentation of full module performance, coordination of internal and external samples, and support of module release to production.
• Presentation of design reviews and weekly design/evaluation status.

Skills

ADS

PCB CAD

Cellular protocols

Communication skills

Education

BSEE with 5+ years experience or equivalent

MSEE or Ph.D. with 2+ years experience

Tools

HFSS

Dynamic Link

Job description

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Experience Level: Professional

Job Type: Regular

Location: San Jose, CA, US, 95134

Requisition ID: 10574

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

SUMMARY:

We are looking for a motivated RF Module Design Engineer with a solid background in RF design and board layout, excellent communication skills, and strong drive to produce best in class products. The candidate will be responsible for designing RF front end module laminate substrates for cellular applications. You will work closely with a core design engineering team and other cross functional team members to bring cutting edge cellular products to the market.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and development of RF Front End Module substrates for cellular applications
• Module level design from concept to production, including integration of PAs, LNAs, filters, and switches into highly compact multilayer modules
• Meet performance requirements while also considering size, cost, footprint, and schedule
• Ensure the module meets design rules
• Submitting and ordering laminates
• Simulation of TX and RX performance using ADS, HFSS, and Dynamic Link to solve isolation and coupling problems and to optimize simulation vs. measurement accuracy
• Collaboration with PA, LNA. Filter, and Switch designers to optimize module performance
• Collaboration with test team to evaluate laminate designs and module builds, including test condition specification and troubleshooting
• Data analysis and presentation of full module performance, coordination of internal and external samples, and support of module release to production
• Presentation of design reviews and weekly design/evaluation status

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSEE with 5years minimum experience or equivalent,MSEE or Ph.D. with 2 years minimum experience
• Expert or high proficiency in ADS and/or PCB CAD and how they apply to laminate-based modules
• Capable of refining simulation results to achieve excellent predictability with the goal of first pass success
• Understanding of cellular protocols and frequency bands of operation
• Self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly motivated, and interactive team environment
• Highly organized and detail oriented to ensure design and delivery of high yielding products

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $115,600 - $150,500 (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.

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

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.