Principal RF Design Engineer, Antennas

About the role

Qorvo 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.

Responsibilities

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

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including mmWave antenna, electrical, RF component, and printed circuit board design engineers developing mmWave phased array prototype designs for emerging markets and applications
• Model RF and mmWave components (mmWave transitions in printed circuit boards, connector matching networks, filters, tuning networks, and other structures) using AWR, CST, or HFSS
• Design passive circuit components (power splitters/combiners, microstrip and stripline transmission lines, impedance transformers, etc) using AWR, CST, or HFSS
• Collaborate with design teams to develop, manage, and finalize bill of material (BOM) lists and guide the design team on parts selection that support cost models and prototype schedules
• Support test and troubleshooting of new mmWave phased array prototypes, including power supplies, control circuits, and RF/mmWave circuits
• Perform power integrity analysis on mmWave printed circuit board phased array prototypes
• Support hands on testing of RF and mmWave phased array antennas

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 IC's (formerly Anokiwave)
• Assume design responsibilities (cost, performance, schedule) for major subsystems of 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

Qualifications

• Prior design experience of 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 with a language such as Python
• Bachelor’s degree (BSEE or equivalent) with a minimum of twelve+ years’ experience

Pay

Competitive base salary: $143,800 - $186,900 (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.