Principal RF/EM Design Engineer
Date: Apr 19, 2024
Location: Newbury Park, 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. 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 creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Our work culture values diversity, social responsibility, 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 can change the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 71440
Job Description
Position Summary:
This sunny and family friendly southern California designer center located in Newbury Park has been attracting top professionals to join Skyworks elite team here. Not only you will learn and accumulate advanced technical skills, but we also provide various career growth opportunities to fit your personal career goals. This role will involve you to develop the most sophisticated RF front end module through Skyworks technical networks with collaborations with expert teams among all Skyworks design centers across the US and Japan. Overtime this position has potential to advance from individual contributor to key leader who will own and execute critical portion of our product developments. This is a very exciting opportunity for candidate who has ambition to build up professional growth and be part of Skyworks success. The qualified candidate needs to be a self-driven, committed team player and possess a full understanding of electromagnetics and RF circuits with details shown below.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
* Adapting best MCM design and full module Co-simulation practices
* Designing semi-lumped RF matching networks in a compact environment
* Designing Integrated Passive Devices
* Designing RF multiplexers
* Designing BAW filters and stacks
* Lab tuning, data review and analysis
* Work with PE team to review ATE reports and limits
* Provide detailed reports/slides for customer support and exec reviews
* Designing high-isolation laminate layouts to meet high density component module and able to meet stringent requirements such as de-sense and harmonics
* Participating and conducting design review meeting
* Performing lab testing and tuning and using various RF test equipment
The circuit blocks involved in a typical product development may include:
1. Power Amplifiers
2. Integrated Passive Devices
3. SAW/BAW Duplexers & High-Q RF Filters
4. Switches
5. Low Noise Amplifiers
6. Matching circuits
7. High-directivity couplers
Software Tools Used are:
1. Ansoft HFSS
2. Agilent ADS and Momentum
3. Cadence Allegro and Virtuoso Layout
Hardware Tools Used are:
1. Network Analyzers
2. Spectrum Analyzers
3. Signal Generators
4. Digital Receivers
5. Load-Pull/Tuners
6. RF Probe Stations
Qualifications
* BSEE and 5 years of work experience or MS and 3 years of experience or PhD
* Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook
* Experiences of EM tools such as HFSS, or Momentum
* Lab experiences of network analyzer, signal generator, spectrum analyzer and probe station
* Knowledge of HBT, FET, CMOS devices
* Knowledge of RF switch design, or power amplifier design, or PA classes, PAE, PA performance
* Knowledge of communication standards, such as LTE-A, WiFi, and the associated standards
* requirements on such as sensitivity, intermodulation, de-sense, ACLR, EVM"
* Experience in ADS, Virtuoso, and Allegro Preferred Skills
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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $124,400 - $235,700 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.
Nearest Major Market: Ventura
Nearest Secondary Market: Oxnard
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