Staff Test Engineer (10495)

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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.

Visitwww.qorvo.comto learn how our innovative team is helping connect,

protect and power our planet.

**SUMMARY**

RF/Microwave Test Engineer - This work entails characterization and data

reporting of front-end modules (FEMs) used in wireless RF applications.

FEM designs involve the integration of a broad suite of Qorvo's RF

technologies including, Power Amplifiers, Low noise amplifiers,

multi-throw Switches, SAW and BAW filters. This position also requires

development and support of various software applications and

technologies for Windows and MacOS environments.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Assists design and test teams to achieve the optimal module

performance including part bring up, test plan creation and full

characterization using the latest state of the art in RF/microwave

test equipment

• Interface between Design Engineering and Characterization

Engineering to review data to differentiate between test issues and

performance issues

• Delegate test tasks to other engineers/technicians as needed and

follow up to ensure that work is completed following priorities

discussed with Design Engineering team

• Provide clear and concise reports using latest data analysis tools
• Troubleshoot complex DC and RF test benches as needed during

day-to-day operation

• Develop/modify automated test equipment (ATE) software and hardware

for special test situations not covered with existing routines

working with other test and characterization engineers to expedite

release

• Develop/modify standalone applications used to aid in the

post-processing and analysis of collected data or create new tools

to implement automation

• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams to support

continuous improvement around test automation, accuracy, and speed

• Document test system and software designs and help train other team

members

• Support lab improvements through 5S continuous improvement

initiatives

• Support bench and rack maintenance by working with hand tools as

needed and be able to lift and move test equipment around the lab.

• Follow effective RF connector care and RF measurement best practices

as instructed.

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Job Qualifications

• MS in Computer Engineering OR Electrical Engineering or BS with

equivalent exp required

• 7+ years experience in testing and evaluation of RF/Microwave

components and/or integrated modules in the RF semiconductor space

Required

• Working knowledge of object-oriented programming languages such as

C#, Python, VB.NET or equivalent required

• Proficiency with test equipment such as vector network analyzers,

spectrum analyzers,RF signal generators, noise figure meters,

oscilloscopes, and/ordigital multimeters is required

• Basic knowledge of DC and RF measurements such as S-parameters,

power, noise figure, harmonics and other types of intermodulation

Distortion Is Required (specialized RF/Microwave Training Preferred)

• Ability to use data visualization tools such as Spotfire, JMP or

Excel and presentation tools such as PowerPoint

• Strong collaboration skills and work ethic needed
• Comfortable delegating work to other team members
• Be able to switch between several as ignments to keep forward

progress

• Self-starter and highly motivated individuals preferred
• Effective organization skills for systematic planning and scheduling

of projects and subtasks

• Knowledge of digital modulation techniques used in CDMA, WCDMA and

LTE phones and the associated measurements such as ACLR, EVM, SEM

used in RF communication standards is preferred

*This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.*

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.