Staff RFIC Design Engineer

Skyworks Solutions, Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (premium-free)

401(k) plan and company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off (vacation, sick/wellness

Parental leave

Incentive plan with stock

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Staff RFIC Design Engineer to join the Qorvo team. You will work in a highly co-operative environment to design highly-integrated microwave and millimeter-wave RFICs in state of the art technologies.

Successful candidates are self-starters, highly curious, communicative, with strong sense of accountability, and comfortable with customer interaction and system definition. We offer flexible work arrangements to accommodate diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: MSEE/PhD with 5+ years of IC design experience.
• RF design in advanced silicon processes.
• Deep understanding of analog RF and mmW design techniques including parasitic modeling and EM analysis.
• Solid understanding of front-end PA/LNA/switch circuits including impact of transition and package.
• Familiarity with RF/mmWave beamforming architectures and circuit blocks (phase shifters, VGA).
• Knowledge of verification methodologies including behavioral, analog, RF, AMS and Verilog/VerilogA.
• Design experience in analog or digital PLLs with block level expertise in PFD, CPs, dividers, VCOs; a plus.
• Experience with LDO and power supply design for low noise; a plus.
• Knowledge of packaging technologies and their impact on circuit design and ability to perform EM analysis on packages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design highly-integrated microwave and millimeter-wave RFICs in state-of-the-art technologies.
• Work in a cooperative team with opportunities for technical depth and product ownership and customer interaction.
• Contribute to system definition and align designs with performance targets.
• Demonstrate accountability, curiosity, and clear communication in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

RF design experience

Analog/Millimeter-wave design

Parasitic modeling

EM analysis

Front-end PA/LNA/switch circuits

RF/mmWave beamforming architectures

Verilog/VerilogA basics

PLL design (PFD, CP, Dividers, VCOs)

Low-noise LDO/power supply design

Packaging impact on circuit design

Education

MSEE/PhD with 5+ years IC design experience

Tools

Cadence

EMX

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:78829

Job Description

We are looking for a Staff RFIC Design Engineer to join the Qorvo team in San Diego, CA. You will work in a highly co-operative environment to design highly-integrated microwave and millimeter-wave RFICs in state of the art technologies.

Responsibilities

You will be a part of an energetic, fast growing team with opportunities for to develop technical depth and product-level ownership as well as customer interaction and system definition. Successful members of our team are self-starters, highly curious, communicative, and have strong sense of accountability. We are very flexible with work arrangements.

Minimum Qualifications

• MSEE/PhD with 5+ years of IC design experience
• RF design experience in advanced silicon processes
• Deep understanding of analog, RF and mmW design techniques including parasitic modeling and EM analysis
• Solid understanding of front-end PA/LNA/switch circuits including impact of transition and package
• Familiarity of RF/mmWave beamforming architectures and circuit blocks (ie. phase shifters, VGA)
• Knowledge of verification methodologies including behavioral, analog, RF, AMS and basic Verilog/VerilogA
• Design experience in analog or digital PLLs with block level expertise in PFD, Charge Pumps, Dividers, VCOs etc. is a plus
• Experienced with LDO and power supply design for low noise is a plus
• Knowledge of packaging technologies and their impact on circuit design and ability to perform EM analysis on packagesis a plus

Desired Experience and Skills

Desired Skills:

• Knowledgeable about foundry processes and ability to perform trade-studies to select appropriate processes for specific RFIC applications
• Experienced in silicon characterization and debugging
• Proven track record of design for first time success
• Capable to mentor others in advanced circuit design and simulation techniques
• Experience with Cadence, EMX or other electromagnetic simulators
• Participates in defining design process improvements and implementation of such improvements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information

Salary and Benefits

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.

• 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].