Staff RF 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.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with mmWave antenna, electrical, RF component, and printed circuit board design engineers to develop mmWave phased array prototype designs for emerging markets and applications.
• Design passive circuit components, including power splitters/combiners, microstrip and stripline transmission lines, and impedance transformers, using AWR, CST, or HFSS.
• Develop, manage, and finalize bill of material (BOM) lists with design teams.
• Support hands-on testing and troubleshooting of RF and mmWave phased array antenna prototypes, including power supplies, control circuits, and RF/mmWave circuits.
• Model RF and mmWave components, including PCB mmWave transitions, connector matching networks, filters, tuning networks, and other structures, using AWR, CST, or HFSS.
• 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 (formerly Anokiwave).
• Guide component selection to support cost models and prototype schedules.
• Own cost, performance, and schedule responsibilities for major subsystems of printed-circuit-based mmWave phased array prototype designs.
• Coordinate with PCB manufacturers and assembly shops to produce prototype arrays.
• Develop scripts and automation to improve design and testing efficiency.
• Perform power integrity analysis on mmWave printed circuit board phased array prototypes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BSEE or equivalent) with a minimum of two+ years’ experience.
• Prior design experience using AWR, CST, and/or HFSS.
• Experience testing RF and mmWave circuits, coupons, and systems.
• Experience with scripting or programming in a language such as Python.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams on prototype development and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing or testing phased array antennas, beamforming networks, antenna modules, or RF front-end assemblies.
• Experience working with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to support prototype builds, design reviews, and failure analysis.
• Hands-on experience using RF/mmWave test equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and probe stations.
• Strong technical communication skills, including the ability to summarize trade studies, test results, and design decisions for cross-functional teams.

Pay

Competitive base salary: $125,400 - $163,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location).