Principal RFIC Design Engineer
Date: Aug 22, 2025
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: 74349
Position Summary
If you are a motivated and experienced RFIC Designer with skills and interest in designing RF blocks that will be used in numerous cellphones sold today, Skyworks’ IP team is looking for you!
As a part of Skyworks IP development team, you will work on silicon RF products as well as developing RF IPs that are used across the company. You will be designing RF circuits such as LNAs, PAs and switches.
You will be expected to explore, devise and prototype a variety of RF circuits in order to enhance the competitive position of Skyworks. The work involves close interaction with product teams to devise solutions that meet or exceed demanding customer requirements. In particular, a variety of LNA and switch topologies are to be devised and cataloged to satisfy Skyworks customer specifications. The work also involves helping Skyworks design community in RF IP integration, IP customization and performance verification via simulation. In this role you will collate requirements from various design teams and work with our systems team to define specifications for Skyworks IPs. You will also work on device optimization to maximize the performance of said RF circuits. #LI-DB1
Job Responsibilities
Develop RFIC blocks to meet requirements of product developments teams including all necessary collaterals including documentation and integration guides
Update existing IP designs to serve the needs of various design teams
Spend 50% of time on direct product development of LNAs, switches, and PAs that are integrated into Skyworks RF front-end modules
Required Experience/Skills
MSEE + 8 - 10 years experience or PhD + 6 years
Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, documentation, and presentation skills
A positive, can-do attitude
Minimum 8-10 years RF design experience in Si/SOI/SiGe processes
Experience in analog design for control of RF circuits such as temperature sensor, DAC, ADC, TIA, BGAP, current source, voltage regulator
Fluency in virtuoso design environment from schematic capture to GDSII
Track record of designs that resulted in high-volume manufacturing
Hands on experience using RF lab equipment
Preferred Skills
PA design using GaAS HBT/HEMT
Verilog-A modeling
Python programming
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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $126,500 - $241,700. 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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Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
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