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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: 78942
Description
Principal RF Design Engineer, Antennas
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- A candidate in this position will be trained and expected to perform the following duties shortly after joining the antenna team:
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including mmWave antenna, electrical, RF component, and printed circuit board design engineers developing mmWave phased array prototype designs for emerging markets and applications
- Model RF and mmWave components (mmWave transitions in printed circuit boards, connector matching networks, filters, tuning networks, and other structures) using AWR, CST, or HFSS
- Design passive circuit components (power splitters/combiners, microstrip and stripline transmission lines, impedance transformers, etc) using AWR, CST, or HFSS
- Collaborate with design teams to develop, manage, and finalize bill of material (BOM) lists and guide the design team on parts selection that support cost models and prototype schedules
- Support test and troubleshooting of new mmWave phased array prototypes, including power supplies, control circuits, and RF/mmWave circuits
- Perform power integrity analysis on mmWave printed circuit board phased array prototypes
- Support hands on testing of RF and mmWave phased array antennas
Required Experience and Skills
Qualifications:
- Prior design experience of RF/mmWave phased array antenna components
- Experience using AWR, CST, and/or HFSS
- Experience testing RF and mmWave circuits, coupons, and systems
- Experience with scripting or programming with a language such as Python
- Bachelor’s degree (BSEE or equivalent) with a minimum of twelve+ years’ experience
Desired Experience and Skills
A candidate in this position will be trained and expected to perform the following duties 1-2 years after joining the antenna team:
- Develop, maintain, and update cascaded system design tools to track linear and nonlinear RF, IF, and DC performance of mmWave phased array antenna prototypes using Qorvo IC's (formerly Anokiwave).
- Assume design responsibilities (cost, performance, schedule) for major subsystems of printed circuit based mmWave phased array prototype designs
- Interact with PCB manufacturers and assembly shops to produce prototype arrays
- Develop scripts and automation to improve design and testing efficiency.
- Mentor and train junior staff to develop and expand their skills
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.
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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $122,900 - $255,200 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 awards are based on individual and/or company performance.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.
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: 78942
Description
Principal RF Design Engineer, Antennas
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- A candidate in this position will be trained and expected to perform the following duties shortly after joining the antenna team:
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including mmWave antenna, electrical, RF component, and printed circuit board design engineers developing mmWave phased array prototype designs for emerging markets and applications
- Model RF and mmWave components (mmWave transitions in printed circuit boards, connector matching networks, filters, tuning networks, and other structures) using AWR, CST, or HFSS
- Design passive circuit components (power splitters/combiners, microstrip and stripline transmission lines, impedance transformers, etc) using AWR, CST, or HFSS
- Collaborate with design teams to develop, manage, and finalize bill of material (BOM) lists and guide the design team on parts selection that support cost models and prototype schedules
- Support test and troubleshooting of new mmWave phased array prototypes, including power supplies, control circuits, and RF/mmWave circuits
- Perform power integrity analysis on mmWave printed circuit board phased array prototypes
- Support hands on testing of RF and mmWave phased array antennas
Required Experience and Skills
Qualifications:
- Prior design experience of RF/mmWave phased array antenna components
- Experience using AWR, CST, and/or HFSS
- Experience testing RF and mmWave circuits, coupons, and systems
- Experience with scripting or programming with a language such as Python
- Bachelor’s degree (BSEE or equivalent) with a minimum of twelve+ years’ experience
Desired Experience and Skills
A candidate in this position will be trained and expected to perform the following duties 1-2 years after joining the antenna team:
- Develop, maintain, and update cascaded system design tools to track linear and nonlinear RF, IF, and DC performance of mmWave phased array antenna prototypes using Qorvo IC's (formerly Anokiwave).
- Assume design responsibilities (cost, performance, schedule) for major subsystems of printed circuit based mmWave phased array prototype designs
- Interact with PCB manufacturers and assembly shops to produce prototype arrays
- Develop scripts and automation to improve design and testing efficiency.
- Mentor and train junior staff to develop and expand their skills
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.
#LI-SM1
The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $122,900 - $255,200 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 awards are based on individual and/or company performance.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.
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Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman39
- Renesas16
- Raytheon15
- Blue Origin12
- Micron Technology12
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware34
- Technology & Software10
- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Manufacturing6
- Energy2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design principal jobs.
- 8 or more years of product design experience with at least two years at a staff or principal level
- Demonstrated ability to define and ship a design system used across multiple product surfaces
- Proficiency in Figma, including component architecture, variables, and cross-team library management
- Experience leading design strategy and influencing product roadmap decisions without direct authority
- Strong written communication skills for creating design principles, documentation, and critique frameworks
- Bachelor's degree in interaction design, human-computer interaction, graphic design, or a related discipline
Tips for Your Design Principal Job Search
Show systems thinking in your portfolio
Design principals are hired to scale design across teams, not just ship screens. Lead with case studies that show how you built or evolved a design system, defined a process, or raised craft standards across a product organization.
Distinguish IC principal from manager on your resume
Hiring teams get confused when a resume reads like both a people manager and a senior IC. Pick a lane and frame your bullets accordingly. If you're targeting individual contributor principal roles, emphasize scope, influence, and cross-functional impact over headcount.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists design principal openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies at the right design maturity
A principal-level hire lands differently at a company with a 50-person design org than at one building its first design system. Research where the team is before you apply so your pitch addresses the actual problem they're trying to solve.
Prepare a portfolio walk that shows your decisions
Design principal interviews are heavy on the why behind your choices. Practice narrating a project so you can explain what you deprioritized, what you would do differently, and how you got stakeholders aligned on a direction they initially pushed back on.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
At the principal level, the scope of your role is as negotiable as the offer itself. Ask explicitly what design decisions you will own, which teams you will partner with, and what success looks like in the first year before you sign.
Design Principal Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most design principals?
The most active employers for design principals right now are Northrop Grumman, Renesas, and Raytheon, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in companies scaling their product design org or rebuilding a fragmented design system.
How many design principal jobs are remote?
About 56% of design principal openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how design leadership has adapted to distributed product teams. Roles focused on design systems, research operations, and cross-platform strategy tend to be the most remote-friendly, while those tied to hardware or in-person studio environments skew toward on-site or hybrid.
How do you become a design principal?
Becoming a design principal requires building a track of work that shows strategic influence, not just strong execution. Start by owning a large-scope project end to end, contribute to or lead a design system effort, and document how your decisions shaped product outcomes. Seek out cross-functional leadership opportunities, mentor junior designers, and develop a point of view on design craft that you can articulate clearly to product and engineering leaders.
Can you get a design principal job with limited senior experience?
Getting hired as a design principal with limited senior experience is rare but not impossible if your portfolio shows the right kind of scope. Companies hiring their first principal are often more flexible on years of experience if you can demonstrate that you have influenced decisions at an org level, built something used by many teams, or stepped into a leadership vacuum and delivered results. Contract or staff aug roles can also be a credible path in.
What does the design principal interview process look like?
Design principal interviews typically run across four to six rounds and include a portfolio presentation, a design critique or design challenge, cross-functional panels with product managers and engineers, and leadership conversations with a VP or CPO. Expect deep questions on how you influenced decisions without authority, how you handled pushback on your design direction, and how you would approach building or improving design practice at the company.
Where can I find and apply to design principal jobs?
You can find and apply to design principal jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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