Senior RF Design Architect — Power Amplifiers

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Hillsboro (IN); On-site; USD 136,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Incentive plan

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Principal RF Design Engineer to lead development of RF/microwave power amplifier modules for wireless applications. The role emphasizes design, simulation, characterization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to bring new products to manufacturing.

The candidate will work with ADS/HFSS tools, perform load-pull analyses, and contribute to robust, high-volume production-ready designs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of RF semiconductor experience preferred.
• ADS and HFSS EM simulation experience required.
• Experience in RF circuit design required.
• Familiarity with RF measurement equipment (spectrum/network analyzers) is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, develop, characterize RF/microwave power amplifiers for wireless applications.
• Create input/output/interstage matching networks to optimize gain, efficiency and linearity.
• Conduct load-pull, source-pull, harmonic balance, stability, and EM simulations.
• Interface with filter/switch designers and product engineering to improve yields and introduce new products.
• Lead design reviews and guide RF technicians in implementation and testing.

Skills

RF design experience

RF measurement equipment

EM simulation tools

Communication skills

Education

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ADS

HFSS

Job description

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Principal RF Design Engineer to lead development of RF/microwave power amplifier modules for wireless applications. The role emphasizes design, simulation, characterization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to bring new products to manufacturing.

The candidate will work with ADS/HFSS tools, perform load-pull analyses, and contribute to robust, high-volume production-ready designs in a fast-paced environment.