Job Description
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. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.
SUMMARY:
Qorvo is seeking an experienced Design Validation/Characterization Test Engineer to support our US-based engineering team in the Defense, Aerospace & Satcom group. This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity and performance of our advanced RFICs. This role demands an experienced engineer familiar with the testing of RFICs (10-40GHz) who also possesses clear communication skills and can work with the design engineers to ensure products are testable and meet performance targets.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop test solutions for highly integrated Silicon mm-wave RFICs
- Support Design Engineering through evaluation, optimization and debug of first silicon
- Characterize products to develop datasheet specifications
- Support the development of customer facing collateral for product operation
- Participate in cross functional teams to support design reviews, test coverage, 8D and customer issues
Qualifications
- BSEE or MSEE with at least 15 years of relevant experience in RF Test Engineering
- In-depth understanding of RF network analyzers, including calibration methodologies, calset manipulation and advanced measurements
- Experience in RF measurements from X-band through W-band products at the IC or device level
- Strong Python programming abilities, including demonstrated familiarity with numpy and matplotlib libraries for data processing and visualization. Experience in developing UIs with PyQt preferred but not required.
- Experience in analyzing large data sets using Spotfire or similar data analysis software. Good understanding of statistical data analysis and DoE.
- Ability to interface to digital control (SCAN testing, STIL files, SPI). FPGA experience preferred but not required
- Strong communication skills to work across multiple departments including Sales, R&D, New Product Development and Introduction teams
- Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership to drive high level tasks to completion
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $168,000 - $218,300 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Qorvo reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as external competitiveness and internal comparability.
Base compensation is one element of Total Rewards offered at Qorvo. More information on the Total Rewards package can be shared upon request.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO
We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.