Sr SSPA Applications Engineer

Skyworks; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Incentives

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Sr SSPA Applications Engineer to join the Defense & Aerospace High-Power RF Solutions team. The role bridges customers with the SSPA design organization to translate requirements into product needs.

The ideal candidate brings strong RF/microwave knowledge, hands-on SSPAs experience, and excellent communication to engage with customers, BD teams, and internal teams. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of RF/microwave engineering experience.
• Strong RF/microwave fundamentals including gain, power, efficiency, linearity, and impedance matching.
• Experience with RF power amplifier systems, preferably SSPAs.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, SATCOM, radar, electronic warfare, or communications applications.
• Familiarity with RF simulation tools such as ADS, AWR, HFSS, CST, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment including VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and oscilloscopes.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface between customers and the SSPA design engineering team.
• Support customer inquiries related to Qorvo’s SSPA performance, integration, operation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate customer application requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Support proposal efforts, technical reviews, and customer presentations.
• Work closely with design engineers to ensure customer requirements are properly understood and implemented.
• Analyze RF performance data and communicate results to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain application notes, technical documentation, and product support materials.
• Gather customer feedback and market requirements to help guide future product roadmaps and product enhancements.
• Support trade shows, customer visits, and design reviews as required.

Skills

RF engineering

Microwave fundamentals

SSPA experience

Aerospace/defense

RF simulation tools

VNA & test equipment

Communication skills

Travel up to 25%

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering (SSPA)

Tools

ADS

AWR

HFSS

CST

Job description

Job Title: Sr SSPA Applications Engineer

Posting Start Date: 10/29/26

Job Location(s): TX,Campbell Rd

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:78934

Job Description:

Description

Job Description

Skyworks is seeking an experienced Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA)Applications Engineer to join the Defense & Aerospace High-Power RF Solutions (HPRF) team. This engineer will serve as the technical bridge between our customers and our solid-state power amplifier (SSPA) design organization. This role is responsible for understanding customer requirements, providing technical support and solutions, and ensuring customers’ needs are accurately translated into product and design requirements. The ideal candidate possesses strong RF and microwave engineering knowledge, hands‑on experience with SSPAs, and the communication skills necessary to effectively engage with customers, business development teams, and internal engineering organizations. This individual will play a key role in supporting new opportunities, resolving technical inquiries, and influencing future product development.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical interface between customers and the SSPA design engineering team.
• Support customer inquiries related to Qorvo’s SSPA performance, integration, operation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate customer application requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Support proposal efforts, technical reviews, and customer presentations.
• Work closely with design engineers to ensure customer requirements are properly understood and implemented.
• Analyze RF performance data and communicate results to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain application notes, technical documentation, and product support materials.
• Gather customer feedback and market requirements to help guide future product roadmaps and product enhancements.
• Support trade shows, customer visits, and design reviews as required.

Required Experience and Skills

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in RF/microwave engineering, RF power amplifiers, or applications engineering.
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave fundamentals including gain, power, efficiency, linearity, and impedance matching.
• Experience with RF power amplifier systems, preferably SSPA technologies.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, SATCOM, radar, electronic warfare, or communications applications.
• Familiarity with RF simulation tools such as ADS, AWR, HFSS, CST, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment including vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and oscilloscopes
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to customers and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Required Education & Experience

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 5 or more years of experience
• MS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 3 or more years of experience
• PhD in Electrical Engineering with SSPA Design focus

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

This position requires work on US Government contracts. Applicants must be a US Person (US citizen, permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD$86,600 -$182,500 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.

• 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].