Senior RFIC Design Engineer

Qorvo, Inc.

. Design GaAs/SOI/SiGe/CMOS-based switches, LNAs, or RFICs for Front End Modules .

Posted 10/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $115,600 - $150,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in RF design, including GaAs/SOI/SiGe/CMOS-based switches and RFICs, with a strong focus on device characterization, production readiness, and yield optimization. Proficient in using advanced simulation tools and RF measurement equipment to support module integration and technical tradeoffs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BSEE With A Focus On RF Design6+ Years Experience With Switch/RF IC DesignExtensive Experience Designing With HFSS, Cadence And ADSAdvanced Hands-On Knowledge Of Small Signal And Linearity MeasurementsExperience With EM Simulators Such As Momentum And HFSS

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Hard Skills

RF DesignSwitch DesignRFIC DesignDevice CharacterizationYield OptimizationSimulation Using CadenceSimulation Using ADSMeasurement TroubleshootingDesigning LaminatesSmall Signal Measurements

Soft Skills

Independent WorkEffective CommunicationExecution Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

HFSSCadenceADSVNAsSpectrum AnalyzersMomentum

Certifications & Qualifications

BSEEMSEE Preferred

Industry Keywords

GaAsSiGeCMOSFront End ModulesFilter Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design GaAs/SOI/SiGe/CMOS-based switches, LNAs, or RFICs for Front End Modules
Work with Marketing and internal and external module designers to define switch/LNA/RF ICs
Design, lay out, and evaluate laminates supporting switch characterization and development
Use RF measurement equipment and troubleshoot measurement issues
Collaborate with switch/LNA, filter, and module teams to integrate switch/RF ICs into modules
Provide guidance on technical tradeoffs for cost-effective, best-in-class module applications
Support production readiness, including device characterization and production test plans
Support yield optimization and transition to volume production
Work with modeling and tool providers to improve design software predictability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required: BSEE, with a focus on RF design
MSEE preferred
6+ years experience with switch/RF IC design
Extensive experience designing with HFSS, Cadence and ADS
Experience simulating GaAs/Silicon/SiGe based switches/LNA/RF ICs in Cadence and Agilent ADS
Experience working with modules involving Filters preferred
Experience designing laminates to support switch/RF IC evaluation and characterization
Advanced hands-on knowledge of small signal and linearity measurements using VNAs and spectrum analyzers
Ability to troubleshoot measurement issues
Experience with EM simulators such as Momentum and HFSS
Experience with Front End Modules
Experience supporting remote engineering teams
Ability to work independently, communicate well and execute to an aggressive schedule

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Total Rewards package
Equal Employment Opportunity
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