Principal RF MMIC Designer

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.

About the Role

Seeking talented PhD researchers to drive cutting-edge MMIC innovation s role blends deep theoretical research with advanced fabrication access and high-impact applications in defense, satellite communications, and next-generation wireless systems. Perfect for ambitious early-to-mid career researchers who want to publish, present, and explore advanced designs in leading-edge RF/microwave technologies.

Key

Roles & Responsibilities :

* Technical lead role for RF/MMIC architecture and design research.

* Serve as a technical lead for MMIC-based product development, creating innovative, high-performance GaN and GaAs (plus advanced silicon) circuits.

* Design, simulate, layout, and characterize advanced MMICs including power amplifiers, LNAs, phase shifters, switches, attenuators, multifunction circuits, and integration with BAW and SAW filters.

* Perform detailed nonlinear modeling, 2.5D/3D EM co-simulation, and circuit optimization using ADS, HFSS, Cadence, and similar tools.

* Build and validate prototypes in state-of-the-art microwave labs, including S-parameter, noise, load-pull, and thermal measurements.

* Execute data analysis and present results to the internal and/or external customer.

* Contribute to technology road-mapping, novel circuit architectures, and heterogeneous integration concepts.

* Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams.

* Publish novel design work internally or externally at conferences and workshops to promote Qorvo's technology and design capabilities.

* Submit invention disclosures for potential patents where applicable.

Required Technical

Skills and Experience:

* Recent and relevant experience designing III-V microwave/millimeter-wave RF/MMIC amplifiers, switches, phase shifters, attenuators, time-delay units (TDUs), hybrid multichip modules, or transmit/receive front-end modules (FEMs).

* Experience in advanced III-V compound semiconductor technologies, especially GaN, GaAs, and RF Silicon processes.

* Expert-level understanding of device transistor behavioral characteristics.

* Expert-level user of either ADS or Microwave Office (MWO) nonlinear simulators; and one or more of the following 2.5D or 3D EM simulation tools: SONNET, Axiem, Momentum, or HFSS.

* Strong understanding of microwave measurements and calibration methods: S-parameters, power, efficiency, source/load pull, noise figure, linearity, and intermodulation distortion.

* Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to concisely summarize highly technical concepts.

Desired Experiences:

* Design of high-performance millimeter wave GaAs or GaN MMIC power amplifiers with simultaneous power, bandwidth, efficiency, and linearity requirements.

* SiGe and/or CMOS-based RFIC/MMIC, analog, and mixed signal design experience is a plus.

* Published author in technical journals and/or magazines.

* Strong ability to meet customer technical needs and schedules.

Required

Education & Experience:

* BS Electrical Engineering with 12 or more years of experience

* MS Electrical Engineering with 9 or more years of experience

* PhD Electrical Engineering (with RF/Microwave focus) with 7 or more years of experience

Work Location:

Dallas, TX (preferred), alternatives locations:
San Jose, CA, Boston, MA

Relocation Eligible:
Yes

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $148,100 - $192,500 (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…