Staff RFIC Design Engineer — mmWave ICs, Flexible Work

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

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Staff RFIC Design Engineer to develop highly integrated microwave and millimeter-wave RFICs in advanced silicon processes.

You will engage with a collaborative team, own technical depth, mentor peers, and interact with customers to shape system requirements. The role requires a MSEE/PhD with 5+ years of IC design experience, strong RF/mmWave expertise, and hands-on Cadence/EMX skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years IC design experience with MSEE/PhD preferred.
• RF design experience in advanced silicon processes.
• Deep understanding of analog, RF and mmW design techniques including parasitic modeling and EM analysis.
• Front-end PA/LNA/switch circuits including 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 PFD, charge pumps, dividers, VCOs as a plus.
• Experience with LDO and power supply design for low noise is a plus.
• Knowledge of packaging technologies and EM analysis on packages is a plus.
• Knowledgeable about foundry processes and trade-studies for RFICs.
• Experience in silicon characterization and debugging.
• Proven track record of design for first time success.
• Ability to mentor others in advanced circuit design and simulation techniques.
• Experience with Cadence, EMX or other electromagnetic simulators.
• Participation in design process improvements.

Skills

RF design

Parasitic modeling & EM analysis

Front-end PA/LNA/switch circuits

RF/mmWave beamforming architectures

Verilog/VerilogA

PLL design (PFD, CP, dividers, VCOs)

LDO/power supply design

Silicon characterization & debugging

Cadence

Mentoring/leadership

Education

MSEE/PhD with 5+ years of IC design experience

Tools

Cadence

EMX

Job description

Qorvo, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Staff RFIC Design Engineer to develop highly integrated microwave and millimeter-wave RFICs in advanced silicon processes.

You will engage with a collaborative team, own technical depth, mentor peers, and interact with customers to shape system requirements. The role requires a MSEE/PhD with 5+ years of IC design experience, strong RF/mmWave expertise, and hands-on Cadence/EMX skills.