Senior RF Applications Engineer - Defense & Aerospace

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 123,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Incentive plan

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Principal Applications Engineer in Texas to drive RF/Microwave product integration and customer-focused design-in support. You will collaborate with engineering, sales, and customers to solve complex RF challenges and enable successful implementations.

The role requires 5+ years in RF/Microwave, strong hands-on skill with test equipment, and clear communication. Occasional travel is expected; base pay reflects market rates in the U.S.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required; MS degree preferred with a focus on RF/Microwave technology.
• Minimum 5 years of RF/Microwave experience as Applications or Design Engineer.
• Working knowledge of GaN and GaAs RF/Microwave semiconductors for power amplifiers, LNAs, phase shifters, etc.
• Experience with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and related test equipment.
• Good communication and customer collaboration skills; ability to work independently and travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for a growing RF/Microwave product portfolio across multiple applications.
• Support Radar, EW, Communication, and Space applications with design-in and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with customers and Sales/Marketing to grow business in Defense/Aerospace markets.
• Determine customer requirements and recommend solutions, including design-in assistance.
• Troubleshoot customer systems using Qorvo products and evaluate performance.
• Create and maintain datasheets, application notes, evaluation boards, and training materials.
• Work with product teams to ensure customer needs drive new product introductions.
• Support competitive technical analysis and product benchmarking.

Skills

RF/Microwave technology

GaN/GaAs devices

Customer collaboration

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in RF/Microwave focus

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Network analyzer

Oscilloscopes

Load pull

Job description

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Principal Applications Engineer in Texas to drive RF/Microwave product integration and customer-focused design-in support. You will collaborate with engineering, sales, and customers to solve complex RF challenges and enable successful implementations.

The role requires 5+ years in RF/Microwave, strong hands-on skill with test equipment, and clear communication. Occasional travel is expected; base pay reflects market rates in the U.S.