RFIC Design Engineering Intern

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.

Qorvo’s Internship Program is designed for college students currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program. Qorvo offers real work experience, exposure to upper management, and the opportunity to pursue full-time opportunities, as available. 

Qorvo’s Internship Program offers:

• Challenging, skill-building assignments
• Mentoring and coaching from industry experts
• Launch & Learns and other learning opportunities
• Collaborative team-based work environment
• Networking and social events
• Final presentation to business leaders

Qorvo’s RFIC Design Engineer Internships are offered in our Advanced Cellular business group. Specific projects and responsibilities will be determined based on the business needs at the time of the internship assignment. 

Responsibilities may include:

• Deliver new and innovative solutions for cellular and Wi-Fi applications in frequency range from 700 MHz to 7 GHz.
• Be responsible for the architectural and feasibility study, design, simulation, and layout of various RF circuit blocks such as power amplifier (PA), low noise amplifier (LNA) and RF switch based on GaAs and SOI based technologies.
• Work activities will include active/passive circuit design and linear/nonlinear RF simulations using various tools such as ADS, Cadence and HFSS.
• Learn the Qorvo IC design flow from schematic level to fully assembled circuit
• Present results, participate in design reviews, and work in the lab alongside applications engineers for characterizing/optimizing RF circuits.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing B.S. (senior only), M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong background in RF/microwave circuit design, analog circuits, and electromagnetics.
• Experience with analog, RF and electromagnetic (EM) simulation tools such as ADS, Cadence, and HFSS.
• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience designing various RFIC/MMIC circuit blocks such as PAs, LNAs, switches, couplers, filters, and attenuators using GaAs, SiGe and/or SOI/CMOS based technologies either in a class project or as part of M.S./Ph.D. research work.
• PCB, filter and/or other passives (inductor, transformer, antenna, etc.) design experience.
• Familiar with RF/microwave test equipment such as signal generator, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, etc.
• Data analysis and programming skills such as MATLAB, Python, JMP, Spotfire, and ADS AEL.
• Published authorship in technical journals, conferences and/or magazines is a plus.

Competitive hourly pay commensurate with experience: $31/hr - $42/hr (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.