Principal RFIC Design Engineer

Principal RFIC Design Engineer

Location: Newbury Park, CA

Skyworks is an innovator of high‑performance analog semiconductors whose solutions power the wireless networking revolution. With a broad technology expertise and extensive product portfolio, we are connecting everyone and everything, all the time.

In this role you will join a collaborative engineering community creating cutting‑edge products for global markets. You will be paired with a mentor and have the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a fast‑paced environment.

• Work with a team of analog/RF IC design experts on the development of cellular‑band RFICs that feature stand‑alone or integrated LNA cores, RF switches, attenuators, controllers, and additional RF and analog functional blocks.
• Interface with system engineers and module design teams to:
  • Create detailed specifications.
  • Define performance requirements.
  • Execute design and simulation activities.
  • Report design progress.
  • Collect, track, and resolve performance and circuit design issues.

• BS + 12 years experience, MSEE + 8 years, or PhD EE + 5 years.
• Transistor‑level CMOS or SOI RFIC design knowledge.
• Strong understanding of device physics.
• Proficiency with advanced linear and nonlinear models or simulation techniques and ability to translate between models, simulations, implementations, and measurements.
• Optimization of RFIC performance using RF and microwave engineering knowledge.
• Experience with simulation tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Keysight ADS, EMX/Momentum, HFSS, and CST.
• Strong lab skills in data collection, analysis, debug, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to break down complex problems, set priorities, report progress, meet schedules, and collaborate in a team.
• Solid knowledge of RF/microwave fundamentals: impedance matching, passive RLC and resonant circuits, noise, linearity, circuit stability, and electromagnetic theory.
• Background in micro‑strip or strip‑line stack‑up, LNA, RF switch design, or passive circuit design (integrated passive devices, couplers, baluns).
• Strong simulation skills with Cadence Virtuoso, Keysight ADS, 2.5/3D EM tools (EMX/Momentum, HFSS/CST) and the ability to translate models to 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 USD $129,400 – $247,800 per year. Skyworks offers health benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, and incentive plans and awards based on performance.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at a