Staff RF Design Engineer

Qorvo, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo is seeking a Staff RF Design Engineer in Colorado to advance mmWave phased array prototype designs for defense and aerospace applications. You will model RF components, develop design tools, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive cost, performance, and schedule goals.

The role requires a BSEE or equivalent with 2+ years of related experience and hands-on experience with AWR, CST or HFSS, plus Python scripting for automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BSEE or equivalent) with a minimum of two+ years' experience.
• Experience using AWR, CST, and/or HFSS for RF/mmWave design.
• Experience testing RF and mmWave circuits, coupons, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with mmWave antenna, electrical, RF component, and PCB design engineers on prototype designs.
• Model RF and mmWave components, including PCB transitions and matching networks, using AWR, CST, or HFSS.
• Develop and maintain design tools and BOMs to support prototype builds and testing.
• Coordinate with PCB manufacturers and assembly shops for prototype arrays.

Skills

Python scripting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent

Tools

AWR

CST

HFSS

Job description

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Position

Staff RF Design Engineer

Team

The Antenna Technologies team, part of the Defense Missions Technology group within Qorvo's 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.

Position Summary

The Antenna Technologies team is seeking a Staff RF Design Engineer to support mmWave phased array antenna prototype design, RF/mmWave circuit modeling and testing, and design automation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with mmWave antenna, electrical, RF component, and printed circuit board design engineers to develop mmWave phased array prototype designs for emerging markets and applications.
• Design passive circuit components, including power splitters/combiners, microstrip and stripline transmission lines, and impedance transformers, using AWR, CST, or HFSS.
• Develop, manage, and finalize bill of material (BOM) lists with design teams.
• Support hands-on testing and troubleshooting of RF and mmWave phased array antenna prototypes, including power supplies, control circuits, and RF/mmWave circuits.

Duties

• Model RF and mmWave components, including PCB mmWave transitions, connector matching networks, filters, tuning networks, and other structures, using AWR, CST, or HFSS.
• Develop, maintain, and update cascaded system design tools to track linear and nonlinear RF, IF, and DC performance of mmWave phased array antenna prototypes using Qorvo ICs (formerly Anokiwave).
• Guide component selection to support cost models and prototype schedules.
• Own cost, performance, and schedule responsibilities for major subsystems of printed-circuit-based mmWave phased array prototype designs.
• Coordinate with PCB manufacturers and assembly shops to produce prototype arrays.
• Develop scripts and automation to improve design and testing efficiency.
• Perform power integrity analysis on mmWave printed circuit board phased array prototypes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BSEE or equivalent) with a minimum of two+ years' experience.
• Prior design experience using AWR, CST, and/or HFSS.
• Experience testing RF and mmWave circuits, coupons, and systems.
• Experience with scripting or programming in a language such as Python.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams on prototype development and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing or testing phased array antennas, beamforming networks, antenna modules, or RF front-end assemblies.
• Experience working with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to support prototype builds, design reviews, and failure analysis.
• Hands-on experience using RF/mmWave test equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and probe stations.
• Strong technical communication skills, including the ability to summarize trade studies, test results, and design decisions for cross‑functional teams.

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

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $125,400 - $163,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Qorvo reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as external competitiveness and internal comparability.

Base compensation is one element of Total Rewards offered at Qorvo. More information on the Total Rewards package can be shared upon request.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power 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.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.