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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.\nSemiconductor Modeling, ESD, and Characterization Engineer\nSummary\nQorvo is seeking an early-career engineer to join its Compound Semiconductor Device Modeling team. This team provides device models, technology definitions, and ESD design infrastructure that enable successful RFIC and MMIC product development across Qorvo's business units.\nThe team is responsible for delivering accurate compact device models, electromagnetic (EM) and electrothermal (ETH) simulation support, and ESD protection solutions for Qorvo's internal GaAs technologies as well as selected external foundry processes. Internal technology support includes HBT, pHEMT, and passive devices developed within Qorvo's proprietary semiconductor processes. For external foundry technologies, the team evaluates and validates foundry-provided models against measured data, provides technical feedback to foundry partners, and develops model improvements when appropriate.\nThis role combines hands-on device characterization, compact model development, ESD circuit support, and design enablement activities. The successful candidate will work closely with circuit designers, process technologists, and Qorvo's Engineering Design Automation (EDA) team to deliver a robust and well-integrated design environment.\nOur mission is to provide industry-leading modeling and design capabilities that enable innovative products for cellular, infrastructure, defense and aerospace, Wi-Fi, and other advanced RF applications.\nResponsibilities\nDesign and layout semiconductor device and passive test structures for DC and RF characterization, primarily using Keysight ADS.\nPerform on-wafer electrical characterization, including DC, CV, S-parameter, noise, large-signal, and temperature-dependent measurements.\nExtract, validate, and maintain compact device models using industry-standard modeling frameworks such as AHBT, HICUM, and EEHEMT, as well as custom Verilog-A models when required.\nValidate model accuracy across process, voltage, and temperature (PVT) conditions and thoroughly document model performance and limitations.\nSupport design engineers in the effective use of device models and provide guidance regarding technology capabilities and model behavior.\nDevelop and maintain technology definitions for electromagnetic (EM) and electrothermal (ETH) simulation environments.\nAutomate characterization, model extraction, validation, and data analysis workflows to improve efficiency and quality.\nDevelop and maintain ESD protection cell libraries within process design kits (PDKs).\nReview product designs for ESD robustness and provide guidance on ESD implementation in RF, analog, mixed-signal, and related applications.\nCharacterize ESD devices and protection circuits using TLP, VF-TLP, and related measurement techniques.\nCollaborate with internal technology and device development teams by providing electrical characterization data, modeling support, and semiconductor device expertise.\nWork closely with EDA teams to ensure seamless deployment and support of models and design enablement technologies.\nRequired Qualifications\nBS in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with a strong academic foundation in semiconductor devices, RF design, and laboratory-based characterization techniques.\n0-2 years of industry experience, or equivalent graduate research experience, in semiconductor, RF, or microelectronics engineering.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across design, technology, and characterization teams.\nAbility to balance day-to-day customer support activities with project-driven deliverables and schedules.\nExperience through coursework, research, internships, or industry with Keysight ADS, Cadence AWR Microwave Office, Cadence Virtuoso, or similar semiconductor design environments.\nProgramming and scripting experience, preferably Python, for automation and data analysis.\nUnderstanding of semiconductor device physics, characterization principles, and fundamental RF device behavior.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.\nExperience with compact device modeling and model extraction tools, including Keysight IC-CAP.\nExperience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as Keysight Momentum, Keysight FEM, Ansys HFSS, or Cadence EMX.\nExperience with thermal or electrothermal simulation and modeling techniques.\nExperience using statistical analysis and data visualization tools such as Spotfire.\nKnowledge of ESD protection concepts and ESD design methodologies for RF, analog, digital, or mixed-signal integrated circuits.\nFamiliarity with compound semiconductor technologies, including GaAs HBT and pHEMT processes.\nExperience developing custom models using Verilog-A.\nLocation\nGreensboro, NC or Hillsboro, OR\nMAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO\nWe 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.\nWe are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. 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