Principal Electrical Engineer

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Date: Dec 7, 2024

Location: Irvine, CA, US

Company: Skyworks

 

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

 

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We value open communication, mutual trust, and respect. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID: 73600 

Job Description

Skyworks Irvine, our Corporate Headquarters is home to industry leading R&D and Product Development teams in the beautiful beach and university adjacent city of Irvine, California. Irvine and the surrounding areas of Orange County offer an active and vibrant, multi-cultural lifestyle for new grads or established families alike, with the best public schools and one of the safest neighborhoods in the country. With the legendary Southern California weather and a modern growing city around us, Skyworks Irvine is in one of the most desirable locations. 

 

When you join the team in Irvine you’ll become a part of our uniquely collaborative, multi-disciplinary and open Engineering Community and work in tandem with all of the other engineering and support teams. From day 1, your success is our priority, and you’ll be paired with an experienced mentor to help support you as you become an integral part of our broad and diverse team. You will also have the opportunity to work on different aspects of the design and product development through our job rotation program. Come join our highly successful and rapidly growing team of RF engineers and develop industry-leading products while advancing your career at the same time!

 

We are looking for a highly motivated IC Design and Verification Engineer to contribute to Diversity Receive (DRX) designs. You will work with other analog/RF IC and module designers for simulation and making measurement of IC. #LI-SG1

Job Responsibilities

  • Design and development of RFICs for mobile handset applications of RFICs, including Class A, AB/E/F, Push-Pull Differential PAs, Doherty, and other high efficiency advanced topologies..
  • Work with a variety of technologies including SOI, SiGe, CMOS, GaAs HBT and PHEMT to implement innovative RF circuitry to support wireless product offerings
  • Individual should have expertise in RF & 3D EM modeling of RFICs and familiarity with PA parameters such as gain, linearity, PAE, P3dB, input/output matching and stability. 
  • Hand’s on design responsibility including overview of detailed IC layout, lab evaluation, and back-fitting of designs.
  • Presentation of detailed design reviews including all aspects of design:  IC, Package, EM, & Thermal.
  • Communicate with employees at all levels in the organization and be able to demonstrate excellent problem solving, data analysis, and critical thinking skills.

Job Requirements

  • Master's degree plus 8 yrs. or PhD plus 5 yrs. in RFIC design including 2-3 yrs. chip lead experience
  • Familiar with amplifier modes of operation: Class A, AB, C, E, F, understanding of power amplifier design fundamentals.
  • Familiar with RFIC design experience using CMOS/GaAs/SiGe HBT for PAs
  • Proficient in ADS and HFSS, and experience with design simulation tools or equivalent - APD, Cadence Virtuoso
  • Familiar with analog circuit design principles and basic EM theory
  • Lab experience to perform IC / MCM characterization and debugging.
  • Team player and self-motived to meet challenging product requirements and schedule.
  • Excellent Oral and written communication skills.

 

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $126,500 - $241,700 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance. 

 

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.


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