Sr. Principal RF/MMIC Design Engineer

Skyworks; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 136,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan and company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Principal RF/MMIC Design Engineer in Dallas, TX, to drive cutting-edge RF/MMIC research and advanced MMIC development. The role blends theory with hands-on fabrication access and high-impact applications in defense, satellite, and wireless systems.

You will lead architecture and design, mentor engineers, and publish work while collaborating across teams in a fast-paced environment. Relocation eligible; visa sponsorship not provided.

Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of experience
• MS Electrical Engineering with 12+ years of experience
• PhD Electrical Engineering with RF/Microwave focus and 8+ years of experience
• Experience designing RF/MMIC amplifiers, switches, phase shifters, attenuators, and FEMs
• Proficient with RF measurement and calibration methods (S-parameters, noise figure, source/load pull)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Lead RF/MMIC architecture and design research
• Develop MMIC-based product concepts using GaN/GaAs and silicon
• Design, simulate, layout, and characterize MMICs (PAs, LNAs, phase shifters, switches)
• Perform nonlinear modeling and 2.5D/3D EM co-simulation
• Build and test prototypes in microwave labs and report results
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Publish design work at conferences/workshops and pursue patent disclosures

Skills

RF/microwave design

ADS/MWO

EM simulation

S-parameter measurements

Thermal analysis

Documentation & presentations

Team mentoring

Acoustic/phase shifters

Education

BSEE/MS/MEng PhD in EE with RF focus

Tools

ADS

HFSS

Cadence

Sonnet/Momentum/Axiem

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Principal RF/MMIC Design Engineer

Posting Start Date: 11/3/26

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.

Requisition ID:78803

Job Description:

Description

About the Role:

Seeking a talented RF MMIC Design researcher to drive cutting-edge MMIC innovation within Qorvo's Advanced Research Group. This role blends deep theoretical research with advanced fabrication access and high-impact applications in defense, satellite communications, and next-generation wireless systems. Perfect for ambitious early-to-mid career researchers who want to publish, present, and explore advanced designs in leading-edge RF/microwave technologies.

Responsibilities

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Technical lead role for RF/MMIC architecture and design research.
• Serve as a technical lead for MMIC-based product development, creating innovative, high-performance GaN and GaAs (plus advanced silicon) circuits.
• Design, simulate, layout, and characterize advanced MMICs including power amplifiers, LNAs, phase shifters, switches, attenuators, multifunction circuits, and integration with BAW and SAW filters.
• Perform detailed nonlinear modeling, 2.5D/3D EM co-simulation, and circuit optimization using ADS, HFSS, Cadence, and similar tools.
• Build and validate prototypes in state-of-the-art microwave labs, including S-parameter, noise, load-pull, and thermal measurements.
• Execute data analysis and present results to the internal and/or external customer.
• Contribute to technology road-mapping, novel circuit architectures, and heterogeneous integration concepts.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams.
• Publish novel design work internally or externally at conferences and workshops to promote Qorvo's technology and design capabilities.
• Submit invention disclosures for potential patents where applicable.
  

Required Experience and Skills

Required Education & Experience:

• BS Electrical Engineering with 15 or more years of experience
• MS Electrical Engineering with 12 or more years of experience
• PhD Electrical Engineering (with RF/Microwave focus) with 8 or more years of experience

Required Technical Skills and Experience:

• Recent and relevant experience designing III-V microwave/millimeter-wave RF/MMIC amplifiers, switches, phase shifters, attenuators, time-delay units (TDUs), hybrid multichip modules, or transmit/receive front-end modules (FEMs).
• Experience in advanced III-V compound semiconductor technologies, especially GaN, GaAs, and RF Silicon processes.
• Expert-level understanding of device transistor behavioral characteristics.
• Expert-level user of either ADS or Microwave Office (MWO) nonlinear simulators; and one or more of the following 2.5D or 3D EM simulation tools: SONNET, Axiem, Momentum, or HFSS.
• Strong understanding of microwave measurements and calibration methods: S-parameters, power, efficiency, source/load pull, noise figure, linearity, and intermodulation distortion.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to concisely summarize highly technical concepts.

Desired Experience

• Design of high-performance millimeter wave GaAs or GaN MMIC power amplifiers with simultaneous power, bandwidth, efficiency, and linearity requirements.
• SiGe and/or CMOS-based RFIC/MMIC, analog, and mixed signal design experience is a plus.
• Published author in technical journals and/or magazines.
• Strong ability to meet customer technical needs and schedules.

Work Location

Dallas, TX (preferred), alternatives locations: San Jose, CA, Boston, MA, Greensboro, NC

Relocation Eligible: Yes

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

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].