Staff RFIC Design Engineer

Qorvo, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. in San Diego, CA seeks an experienced IC design engineer to advance RF/mixed-signal silicon in advanced processes. You will work with system engineers to translate requirements into IC specifications and mentor junior designers.

The role requires MSEE/PhD with 10+ years of IC design experience and strong knowledge of PLLs, LDOs, and RF/mmWave techniques. Competitive base salary and a strong Total Rewards package are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years IC design experience at MSEE/PhD level.
• Expertise in RF/mixed-signal silicon processes.
• Strong PLL, LDO and RF/mmWave techniques.
• Ability to translate system requirements into IC specs.

Responsibilities

• Design and mentor in RF/mixed-signal IC projects.
• Collaborate with system engineers to define IC specs.
• Perform EM analysis and verification for packages.

Skills

RF/mixed-signal

Analog RF design

PLL design

LDO design

Mentoring

Verilog/VerilogA

Education

MSEE/PhD with 10 years IC design experience

Tools

Verilog

VerilogA

EM analysis

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.

Essential Capabilities And Functions

• RF/mixed signal 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) and ability to work with system engineers to translate system requirement into IC level specification
• Design experience in analog or digital PLLs with block level expertise in PFD, Charge Pumps, Dividers, VCOs etc.
• Experienced with LDO and power supply design for low noise
• Knowledge of verification methodologies including behavioral, analog, RF, AMS and basic Verilog/VerilogA
• Knowledge of packaging technologies and their impact on circuit design and ability to perform EM analysis on packages is a plus
• 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
• Participates in defining design process improvements and implementation of such improvements.

Qualifications

• MSEE/PhD with 10 years of IC design experience

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.