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Sr Characterization Engineer
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What they do
A Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer works with technology and electronic equipment that uses radio waves, from cell phones to radio stations. Designs, installs, and repairs systems and equipment that transmit radio signals. May specialize in design or maintenance; may focus on the design of transmission equipment, such as radio antennae, or manage larger systems such as networks of cell phone towers.
$145,700 / year median in California
-4% projected decline
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. Senior RF Test Development Engineer Overview
As a Senior RF Test Development Engineer, you will own the design, implementation, and scaling of automated test Racks and Benches used for Characterization and Design Validation Testing (DVT) of complex, highly integrated RF Front-End Modules (RF FEMs). You will develop robust software tools and data pipelines to fast-track RFEMs for next generation 5G NR and 6G handsets. Responsibilities Partner closely with RF IC and Hardware Design Engineers during the early planning phases to align test methodologies with design simulation models. Proactively propose targeted, innovative test routines that enable design teams to rapidly identify root-cause performance bottlenecks and down-select the optimal variant from multiple design candidates.
Design, enhance, and maintain highly scalable, automated RF test scripts and software environments (primarily VB.net, Python, C#, or LabVIEW).
Lead lab bring-up, DVT, and comprehensive root-cause debugging of mobile prototype FEMs containing Power Amplifiers (PAs), Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), switches, MIPI RFFE programing, and integrated filters.
Analyze and plot performance results and share directly with design teams.
Mentor Technicians on new software and laboratory equipment in development.
Required Qualifications Education:
BSEE with an emphasis on RF/Microwave systems.
Experience:
3+ years of active industry experience in mobile cellular/wireless RF validation.
Demonstrated proficiency programming for instrument communication and measurements, including with VB.net, Python or C++.
Mastery of lab infrastructure: Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Signal Generators (VSGs), power meters, and
MIPI RFFE
protocol analyzers.
Strong working knowledge of 3GPP standards (LTE, 5G
NR, FR1/FR2
) and/or Wi-Fi architecture. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company. Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $115,600 - $150,500, relevant for the California Bay Area (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. #
LI-SM1 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.