Sr Principal Design Engineer

About the role

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 www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet. Work in a fast-paced team environment developing modules for wireless communications applications. We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulation, development, characterization, and production support of RF and microwave power amplifiers used in wireless communications.
• Design input, output, and interstage matching networks to optimize gain, efficiency, bandwidth, and linearity.
• Conduct load-pull, source-pull, harmonic balance, stability, and EM simulations.
• Interface with filter designers and Ant Switch designer; work with product engineering to improve yields and help introduce new products to manufacturing.
• Use simulation tools such as Agilent ADS and HFSS for design and module laminate.
• Act as liaison between design engineering, product engineering and characterization engineering to ensure designs are robust and have margin for high volume production.
• Responsible for all aspects of circuit design and product development, including working as a technical leader with the team to find optimum solutions to problems, providing feedback on specifications, and assigning work responsibilities to RF technicians.
• Characterize and validate designs and work on test benches including signal generator, spectrum analyzer, power meter, VNA, and probe‑station to test and evaluate modules.

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in RF semiconductors (laminate experience desirable).
• ADS and HFSS EM simulation experience is mandatory.
• Experience in RF circuit design.
• Excellent speaking and presentation skills; ability to clearly communicate technical and/or logistic issues and solutions.
• Detail oriented to ensure design and delivery of high‑yielding products.
• Experience with RF measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers and network analyzers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment.