Staff Applications Engineer

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Incentive plan

Job summary

Skyworks Defense & Aerospace (D&A) business unit collaborates with antenna designers, RF engineers, and test professionals to create state-of-the-art products for satellite, LOS, radar, and defense applications.

The role requires 8+ years in RF design/test or as a sales engineer, a strong RF background, and excellent communication skills in English. Base pay varies by location, benefits include healthcare, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in RF components and able to quickly come up to speed on technical aspects of these products.
• Applications Engineer with working knowledge of RF/Microwave semiconductors for power amplifiers, LNA, phase shifters, switches, and filters.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, to working on solutions for issues in customer designs.
• Experience in a customer facing role in a sales or support environment required.
• Excellent business communication skills, written and spoken English, and solid presentation skills.
• Positive, supportive attitude in a mutually-respectful environment required at all times.
• Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with an emphasis in RF, plus 8 or more years of experience in design and/or test or as a sales engineer in the RF space.

Responsibilities

• Provide the primary technical interface with a variety of customers, via phone, email, live web chat, and occasional face-to-face customer visits
• Respond to all technical inquiries in a professional and positive manner
• Resolve design issues by making product recommendations as required by customers
• Exercise excellent business judgment to determine additional support as needed or escalation as required
• Provide test support as needed for customer requested special testing
• Work as a collaborative and professional team member in cross-functional situations with Sales, Product Management, Purchasing, Production, Distribution channel and Marketing

Skills

RF components

RF/Microwave semiconductors

Power amplifiers

LNA

Phase shifters

Switches

Filters

Customer facing

English communication

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with RF emphasis

Tools

Python

Job description

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:78930

Job Description:

Description

Skyworks Defense & Aerospace (D&A) business unit, develops advanced phased array antenna solutions that enable our customers to accomplish critical missions. As a member of our team, you will collaborate with world-class antenna designers, RF engineers, and test professionals to create state-of-the-art products for Satellite Communications, Line-of-Sight Communications, Radar, and other defense and aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide the primary technical interface with a variety of customers, via phone, email, live web chat, and occasional face-to-face customer visits
• Respond to all technical inquiries in a professional and positive manner
• Resolve design issues by making product recommendations as required by customers
• Exercise excellent business judgment to determine additional support as needed or escalation as required
• Provide test support as needed for customer requested special testing
• Work as a collaborative and professional team member in cross-functional situations with Sales, Product Management, Purchasing, Production, Distribution channel and Marketing

Required Experience and Skills

• Must have experience in RF components and able to quickly come up to speed on technical aspects of these products
• Applications Engineer with working knowledge of RF/Microwave semiconductors for power amplifiers, LNA, phase shifters, switches, and filters.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, to working on solutions for issues in customer designs
• Experience in a customer facing role in a sales or support environment required
• Excellent business communication skills, written and spoken English, and solid presentation skills
• Positive, supportive attitude in a mutually-respectful environment required at all times
• Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with an emphasis in RF, plus 8 or more years of experience in design and/or test or as a sales engineer in the RF space

Desired Experience and Skills

• Experience and knowledge in software development (Python preferred but not required)

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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD$108,700 -$226,800 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].