Principal Antenna Design Engineer

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.

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.

About the role

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

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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 RF system budgeting, cascaded analysis, gain/noise/IP3 tradeoffs, and link budget development.
• Experience with array calibration, beam steering, or scan performance optimization.
• Experience with antenna measurement systems, near-field/far-field ranges, or over-the-air phased array testing.

Pay

Competitive base salary: $148,100 - $192,500 (subject to change dependent on physical location).

Benefits

Base compensation is one element of Total Rewards offered at Qorvo. More information on the Total Rewards package can be shared upon request.