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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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Qorvo is looking for an experienced Staff RF/Electrical Engineer to join the Defense & Aerospace High-Power RF (HPRF) product development team. The successful candidate will lead electrical design and development efforts of RF power amplifiers for defense communications, radar and electronic warfare applications.
- Build complex HFSS EM models of RF/mmWave multi-stage high gain and high power solid-state amplifiers within channelized and/or enclosed cavities
- Integrate MMICs into various housings and assemblies towards innovative High power RF solutions
- Develop advanced cascaded MMIC modules using 2.5D and 3D electromagnetic simulators
- Design PCB-level power management and analog circuitry required for MMIC biasing and health monitoring
- Conduct product checkout, optimization, and design verification testing (DVT) in the test lab
- Execute DVT analysis and present results to the internal and/or external customer(s)
- Support products through critical lifecycle stages including concept/feasibility, development, qualification, and production.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience designing Ku-band and Ka-band RF sub-assemblies
- Experience performing system budgeting, including RF link budgets, power budgets, and thermal heat dissipation budgets
- A minimum of 5 years of experience using 3D EM simulation tools such as HFSS and/or CST and knowledge of one or more of the following: ADS, Microwave Office (MWO), or Cadence (Spectre) circuit simulators. Experience using EDA design tools to simulate wave propagation and the effects of the environment on the wave
- Deep expertise in RF and microwave engineering, including s-parameters, material permittivity, impedance matching, cavity modeling, and cavity resonance suppression/management
- Broad knowledge of semiconductor RF / power packaging, materials, assembly processes supporting infrastructure and defense electronic assemblies and sub-assemblies
- Familiarity with PCB and/or mechanical assembly construction considerations. Hands-on expertise with RF and hardware development tools, including schematic capture and PCB layout
- Hands-on lab experience using RF measurement equipment (network and spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, etc.)
- Ability to serve as a design authority and gatekeeper for driving quality into the design process through comprehensive documentation, design review participation, and test data analysis
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to concisely summarize highly technical concepts
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- BS Electrical Engineering with 8 or more years of experience
- MS Electrical Engineering (RF/Microwave focus) with 6 or more years of experience
- PhD Electrical Engineering (RF/Microwave focus) with 3 or more years of experience
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $125,400 - $163,000 (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.
LOCATION
Location: Richardson, TX, US, 75081 Newbury Park, CA, US, 91320
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. Qorvo is an E-Verify Employer. For more information, please see the Right to Work and E-Verify Participation posters.
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Qorvo is looking for an experienced Staff RF/Electrical Engineer to join the Defense & Aerospace High-Power RF (HPRF) product development team. The successful candidate will lead electrical design and development efforts of RF power amplifiers for defense communications, radar and electronic warfare applications.
- Build complex HFSS EM models of RF/mmWave multi-stage high gain and high power solid-state amplifiers within channelized and/or enclosed cavities
- Integrate MMICs into various housings and assemblies towards innovative High power RF solutions
- Develop advanced cascaded MMIC modules using 2.5D and 3D electromagnetic simulators
- Design PCB-level power management and analog circuitry required for MMIC biasing and health monitoring
- Conduct product checkout, optimization, and design verification testing (DVT) in the test lab
- Execute DVT analysis and present results to the internal and/or external customer(s)
- Support products through critical lifecycle stages including concept/feasibility, development, qualification, and production.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience designing Ku-band and Ka-band RF sub-assemblies
- Experience performing system budgeting, including RF link budgets, power budgets, and thermal heat dissipation budgets
- A minimum of 5 years of experience using 3D EM simulation tools such as HFSS and/or CST and knowledge of one or more of the following: ADS, Microwave Office (MWO), or Cadence (Spectre) circuit simulators. Experience using EDA design tools to simulate wave propagation and the effects of the environment on the wave
- Deep expertise in RF and microwave engineering, including s-parameters, material permittivity, impedance matching, cavity modeling, and cavity resonance suppression/management
- Broad knowledge of semiconductor RF / power packaging, materials, assembly processes supporting infrastructure and defense electronic assemblies and sub-assemblies
- Familiarity with PCB and/or mechanical assembly construction considerations. Hands-on expertise with RF and hardware development tools, including schematic capture and PCB layout
- Hands-on lab experience using RF measurement equipment (network and spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, etc.)
- Ability to serve as a design authority and gatekeeper for driving quality into the design process through comprehensive documentation, design review participation, and test data analysis
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to concisely summarize highly technical concepts
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- BS Electrical Engineering with 8 or more years of experience
- MS Electrical Engineering (RF/Microwave focus) with 6 or more years of experience
- PhD Electrical Engineering (RF/Microwave focus) with 3 or more years of experience
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $125,400 - $163,000 (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.
LOCATION
Location: Richardson, TX, US, 75081 Newbury Park, CA, US, 91320
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. Qorvo is an E-Verify Employer. For more information, please see the Right to Work and E-Verify Participation posters.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Electrical Design Engineer
Document your degree equivalency early
If your engineering degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before applying. PERM requires your qualifications to meet the job's minimum requirements, and a delayed evaluation can stall your I-140 filing.
Target employers with active PERM histories
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for Electrical Design Engineer PERM filings. Employers who have certified labor applications for this role before already understand the process and are far less likely to back out mid-sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter your job search by employers with verified green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. It surfaces companies that have filed PERM applications for engineering roles, so you're not guessing at sponsorship willingness during outreach.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 fit with your offer
Ask the employer whether the posted role requires an advanced degree or if a bachelor's suffices. EB-2 requires a master's or equivalent, while EB-3 covers four-year degree holders. The job description's minimum requirements, not your actual credentials, determine which category PERM supports.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer terms
Once you have an offer, confirm in writing when the employer will initiate PERM. Some employers delay indefinitely after hiring. Getting a committed timeline before signing protects you and ensures DOL recruitment steps begin while your role responsibilities are still accurately documented.
Understand priority date backlogs before accepting
EB-3 for most countries outside India and China has minimal wait, but Indian and Chinese nationals face multi-year priority date backlogs even after I-140 approval. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin for your country's current EB-2 and EB-3 cutoff dates before committing to a sponsorship path.
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Find Electrical Design Engineer JobsElectrical Design Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Electrical Design Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Electrical Design Engineer positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship as skilled professional roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. If the employer's job description requires a master's degree or you can demonstrate equivalent advanced credentials, the role may support an EB-2 petition instead. The posted minimum requirements determine the category, not your personal education level alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a three-year initial term, subject to the annual lottery cap. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal cycle. PERM requires the employer to complete DOL-supervised recruitment before filing, which adds time upfront, but the EB-3 category has no annual numeric cap concerns for most nationalities, making approval more predictable once the process is complete.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for an Electrical Design Engineer?
PERM labor certification currently takes roughly six to twelve months at DOL, though audit-selected cases can extend that significantly. After PERM approval, the I-140 petition takes several months under standard processing. For most nationalities outside India and China, adjustment of status or consular processing can follow without a long wait. Total time from PERM filing to green card approval commonly runs two to four years for straightforward cases.
Where can I find Electrical Design Engineer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for employment-based green card job searches. It lets you filter by employers with documented PERM filing history so you can identify companies that have sponsored Electrical Design Engineer roles before, rather than cold-applying and asking about sponsorship in the first interview. This significantly reduces time spent on employers who have no sponsorship infrastructure in place.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from the employer for this role?
PERM requires the employer to demonstrate through DOL-supervised recruitment that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. For Electrical Design Engineer positions, this typically involves job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices run over a defined period. The employer then files an ETA-9089 with DOL certifying the recruitment results. You must meet the role's stated minimum requirements exactly as written in that application.
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