Sr. Principal LNA Design Engineer

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 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: 76583 

Description

When you join our Mobile Solutions team, you’ll join a uniquely collaborative, multi-discipline engineering community who support each other working across our domestic design centers creating cutting edge products for global markets. 

As part of the greater Piedmont Triad, home to nearly 2 million people, Greensboro offers the diversity, culture, and conveniences of a large city with the low cost of living, light traffic, and friendliness of a small town. 

As a Sr. Principal LNA Design Engineer you will be responsible for the design and development of SOI RFICs for mobile handset applications.

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Responsibilities

• Work with a group of analog/RFIC design experts in development of cellular-band RFICs that have stand-alone or integrated LNA cores, RF switches, attenuators, controller, and various RF and analog functional blocks

• Interface with system engineers and module design teams to create the detailed specification, report design progress, and to collect, track, and resolve any performance and circuit design issues

• Identify technology vectors that address the most pressing needs for successful module product development

• Customize the existing technologies, and set priorities for the work done by the design team to ensure critical shortfalls are addressed first 

• Train and coach design team members on the proper use of new technologies and methodologies

• Devise an LNA technology roadmap to provide a competitive advantage for Skyworks products. Work with the technology and design teams to guarantee timely deployment of items on the roadmap.  Strike the necessary balance between immediate needs and long-term goals

Required Experience and Skills

BSEE +15 years experience, MSEE +12 years or PhD +8

• Experience being a chip-lead for RFICs

• Transistor-level CMOS or SOI RFIC design knowledge

• Basic device physics

• Ability to develop and use advanced linear and nonlinear models or simulation techniques and ability to translate between the model, simulation, physical implementation, and the measured performance of a device

• Optimize RFIC performance using RF and microwave engineering knowledge

• Utilize simulation tools, analog and RF circuit test characterization techniques and equipment

• Good communication skills, ability to break down complex problems, set priorities, report progress, execute to a schedule, and have strong teamwork skills

•  Strong understanding in RF/microwave fundamentals such as impedance matching, passive RLC and resonant circuits, noise, linearity, circuit stability and Electromagnetic theory

• Relevant experience in micro-strip/strip line stack up/laminate/multi-chip module (MCM), PA, LNA, RF switch design or passive circuit design such as integrated passive device, coupler and balun

• Strong circuit simulation skills utilizing Agilent ADS/, 2.5/3D EM tools such as Momentum/EMX/Sonnet, HFSS/CST and Cadence and ability to translate between the model, simulation, physical implementation, and measured performance

• Strong lab skills in data collection/analysis, lab debug/tuning and product troubleshooting

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $143,000 - $286,400 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