RF Validation Engineer - Staff

Description

Skyworks Solutions seeks an RF Validation Engineer who will provide support in the development of Skyworks’ acoustic SAW/BAW technologies. This engineer will enable the R&D and NPI/NTI group activities by developing and performing advanced characterization and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Advance the characterization and analysis of RF MEMS devices including S-parameters, hot S-parameters, load-pull, IMD & harmonics generation, noise emissions, and advanced metrology systems such as acoustic vibrometers and thermal imagers.
• Develop new test solutions required to understand the capabilities and limits of state-of-the-art MEMS devices.
• Partner with suppliers and industry experts to evaluate superior RF test solutions to obtain reconfigurable test systems with a high dynamic range, or a low noise floor, and/or other critical test metrics.
• Determine component specifications required to enable advanced measurement systems.
• Create dedicated test scripts on Python/Matlab to enable automation in on-wafer and PCB testing.
• Support manage laboratory activities and acquisition of laboratory equipment and components.
• Provide technical insights to accelerate the BAW/SAW roadmap for next-generation devices focusing on reduced size, enhanced RF performance, and lower cost.

Required Experience and Skills

• Position requires a BS and 8 years experience or MS and 6 years experience. Master’s degree in engineering is preferred.
• Strong RF knowledge and understanding of electromagnetic theory and circuit design.
• Demonstrated skills in advanced RF characterization, on-wafer level preferable.
• Deep understanding in scripting, especially with Python and/or Matlab, as well as ADS.
• Knowledge in either semiconductors and/or acoustic devices.
• Knowledge in semiconductor process or MEMS technology is desirable.
• Skills in data analytics is desirable, be able to manage large dataset of information.
• A proven track record as a team player on an engineering team, preferably with experience functioning effectively in a multi-cultural, multi-geographic engineering environment.
• Demonstrated strong communication /presentation skills.

Desired Experience and Skills

• The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge and experience in working with test methodologies and analysis for semiconductor and/or MEMS devices.
• The candidate will have strong scripting ability in Python and Matlab, knowledge of ADS is a plus.
• Knowledge of BAW/SAW devices is a big plus.
• The candidate will have the ability to function effectively in a multi-cultural, multi-geographic environment and must also be able to collaborate well with other engineers to achieve divisional objectives.
• The candidate should be able to help manage, keep organized and sustain the characterization lab.

We encourage exceptional candidates with strong RF and MEMS/Acoustics knowledge to apply for the position.