Principal RFIC Design Engineer

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.

We are looking for an ambitious, conscientious, and thorough Principal RFIC Design Engineer to join the Qorvo team in Chelmsford, MA. You will work in a fast pace, highly co-operative environment with a world-class team. You will be responsible for designing highly-integrated microwave and millimeter-wave RFICs in state of the art technologies. You will work with others to invent new circuit design and simulation techniques and will play an instrumental role in the growth and excellence of Qorvo's IP portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Design highly-integrated microwave and millimeter-wave RFICs in state of the art technologies
• Work with others to invent new circuit design and simulation techniques
• Play an instrumental role in the growth and excellence of Qorvo's IP portfolio
• Work with system engineers to translate system requirement into IC level specification
• Perform trade-studies to select appropriate foundry processes for specific RFIC applications
• Participate in defining design process improvements and implementation of such improvements
• Mentor others in advanced circuit design and simulation techniques
• Perform silicon characterization and debugging

Required skills and experience

• RF/mixed signal design experience in advanced silicon processes
• Deep understanding of analog, RF and mmW design techniques including parasitic modeling and EM analysis
• Solid understanding of front-end PA/LNA/switch circuits including impact of transition and package
• Familiarity with RF/mmWave beamforming architectures and circuit blocks (phase shifters, VGA)
• Experienced with LDO and power supply design for low noise
• Knowledge of verification methodologies including behavioral, analog, RF, AMS and basic Verilog/VerilogA
• Knowledgeable about foundry processes and ability to perform trade-studies to select appropriate processes for specific RFIC applications
• Experienced in silicon characterization and debugging
• Proven track record of design for first time success
• Capable to mentor others in advanced circuit design and simulation techniques
• Experience with ADS, Cadence, HFSS, EMX
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information

Qualifications

• MSEE/PhD with 5 to 10+ years of IC design experience

Preferred qualifications

• Design experience in analog or digital PLLs with block level expertise in PFD, Charge Pumps, Dividers, VCOs, etc.
• Knowledge of packaging technologies and their impact on circuit design and ability to perform EM analysis on packages

Pay

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $148,100 - $192,500 (subject to change dependent on physical location). Base compensation is one element of Total Rewards offered at Qorvo. More information on the Total Rewards package can be shared upon request.