Principal Antenna Design Engineer

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Principal Antenna Design Engineer

Experience Level: Professional

Job Type: Regular

Location:

Denver, CO, US, 80014

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  to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

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

Qorvo's Antenna Technologies team is seeking a Principal Antenna in Package (AiP) Design Engineer to design, analyze, prototype, and test mmWave printed circuit board-based phased array antenna solutions for defense and aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

A candidate in this position will be trained and expected to perform the following duties shortly after joining the antenna team:

• Design PCB-based antenna elements and arrays for mmWave operation, including analysis of array-level efficiency, gain, scan performance, and related metrics.
• Collaborate with antenna, electrical, RF component, and PCB design engineers to develop mmWave phased array prototype designs for emerging markets and applications.
• Model RF and mmWave components, including PCB mmWave transitions, connector matching networks, filters, tuning networks, and related structures, using AWR, CST, and/or HFSS.
• Design passive circuit components such as power splitters/combiners, microstrip and stripline transmission lines, and impedance transformers using AWR, CST, and/or HFSS.
• Develop, manage, and finalize bill of material (BOM) lists and guide parts selection to support cost models and prototype schedules.
• Support over-the-air test development for new waveforms and test conditions, including hands-on testing of RF and mmWave phased array antennas.
• Support test and troubleshooting of new mmWave phased array prototypes, including power supplies, control circuits, and RF/mmWave circuits, and perform power integrity analysis on prototype boards.

A candidate in this position will be trained and expected to perform the following duties 1-2 years after joining the antenna team:

• 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.
• Develop AiP architectures and designs, including supply chain strategy and component selection to support prototype and production objectives.
• Assume design responsibility for cost, performance, and schedule of major subsystems within printed circuit-based mmWave phased array prototype designs.
• Interact with PCB manufacturers and assembly shops to produce prototype arrays.
• Develop scripts and automation to improve design and testing efficiency.
• Mentor and train junior staff to develop and expand their skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BSEE or equivalent) with a minimum of twelve+ years of experience.
• Prior design experience with RF/mmWave phased array antenna components.
• Experience using AWR, CST, and/or HFSS.
• Experience testing RF and mmWave circuits, coupons, and systems.
• Experience with scripting or programming using a language such as Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing Antenna in Package (AiP) structures for high-volume applications.
• Experience transitioning RF/mmWave designs from prototype through production release.
• Familiarity with…