PA 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 PA Design Engineering 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:

• Designing power amplifiers, investigating new architectures/circuits and supporting power amplifier development for RF modules used in wireless communication applications
• Performing schematic capture, circuit simulations, and layout of RF PA integrated circuits, modules, and evaluation boards
• Validating PA design and module layout performance with commercial 2D or 3D EM modeling and Electro-Thermal Solver
• Meeting challenging efficiency and linearity requirements while also considering size, cost, footprint, and schedule
• Producing designs with increasing complexity from customer demands for 5G, LTE, carrier aggregation, multiple antennas, filters, and power management
• Adapting to new customer requirements for ruggedness, ESD, and reliability
• Working with signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters to collect lab data and validate modeling accuracy. Provide feedback for next design cycle.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Analog/RF circuit design coursework and/or experience
• Electromagnetic and/or Microwave Engineering coursework and/or experience is a plus
• Exposure to RF measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers and network analyzers preferred
• Software exposure: Cadence, ADS, FEM, HFSS, Momentum, Cadence. Electro-thermal simulation is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information
• Detail oriented to ensure design and delivery of high yielding products
• Ability to enjoy working in fast paced work environment

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.