Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of RF and microwave power amplifiers for wireless applications.

You will perform circuit design, simulation, characterization, and production support, interfacing with filter and switch designers to optimize yield and performance. Key tools include ADS and HFSS for EM simulation, with hands-on experience in load-pull, stability analysis, and test bench integration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design input/output and interstage matching networks to optimize gain, efficiency, bandwidth, and linearity.
• Interface with filter designers and switch designers; work with product engineering to improve yields and introduce new products to manufacturing.
• Use ADS and HFSS for design and module laminate.
• Act as liaison between design, product engineering and characterization to ensure robust designs with margin for high volume production.
• Responsible for all aspects of circuit design and product development, including technical leadership and assigning work to RF technicians.
• Characterize and validate design and work on test benches including Sig Gen, Spec An, Power Meter, VNA and probe-station.

Skills

RF circuit design

RF measurement equipment

Education

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ADS

HFSS

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution.Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Description

We are Skyworks. We do more than create innovative RF 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.

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

• Work in a fast-paced team environment developing modules for wireless communications applications. Job responsibilities include design, simulation, development, characterization, and production support of RF and microwave power amplifiers used in wireless communications. Design input, output, and interstage matching networks to optimize gain, efficiency, bandwidth, and linearity. Conduct load-pull, source-pull, harmonic balance, stability, and EM simulations.
• The position will interface with filter designers and and Switch designer and working with product engineering to improve yields and help introduce new products to manufacturing.
• Simulation tools such as Agilent ADS, and HFSS will be used for design and Module laminate.
• Act as liaison between design engineering, product engineering and characterization engineering to ensure designs are robust and have margin for high volume production.
• Responsible for all aspects of circuit design and product development, including working as a technical leader with team to find optimum solutions to the problems, feedback on specification and assigning work responsibility to RF technicians.
• Characterize and validate design and work on Test benches including Sig Gen, Spec An, Power Meter, VNA and probe-station to test and evaluate modules.

Required Experience and Skills

Qualifications:

• M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in RF semiconductors is a must, laminate experience desirable.
• ADS, and HFSS EM simulation experience is a mandatory.
• Experience in RF circuit design.
• Must be experienced with RF measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers and network analyzers.

Desired Experience and Skills

• Excellent speaking, presentation skills a must, ability to clearly communicate technical and/or logistic issues and solutions.
• Detail oriented to ensure design and delivery of high yielding products.
• Be able to enjoy working in fast paced work environment.

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD$135,900 -$295,000 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S.

• Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others.
• Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].