Senior Principal Test Development Engineer
QorvoJob Title
Senior Principal Test Development Engineer
Role Summary
Lead design-validation and characterization test engineering for advanced RFIC products in the Defense, Aerospace & Satcom group. Work with design teams to create test solutions, characterize first silicon, and define datasheet specifications for mm-wave RFICs.
Experience Level
Senior / Professional — requires extensive experience; posting specifies at least 15 years of relevant RF test engineering experience.
Responsibilities
Provide test development, characterization and cross-functional support throughout product development and introduction.
- Design and develop test solutions for highly integrated silicon mm-wave RFICs.
- Support design engineering in evaluation, optimization and debug of first silicon.
- Characterize products to generate datasheet specifications and performance metrics.
- Develop customer-facing documentation and collateral for product operation.
- Participate in cross-functional activities: design reviews, test coverage planning, 8D investigations and customer issue resolution.
Requirements
Key technical skills and experience required and preferred.
- Must-have: Minimum ~15 years' experience in RF test engineering with hands-on RFIC test and characterization experience.
- Must-have: Deep experience with RF network analyzers, calibration methodologies and advanced RF measurements.
- Must-have: Experience with RF measurements in the microwave/mm-wave range (posting references ~10–40 GHz and X‑band through W‑band capabilities).
- Must-have: Strong Python skills for data processing and visualization; familiarity with numpy and matplotlib.
- Must-have: Experience analyzing large datasets (Spotfire or similar); understanding of statistical analysis and DoE.
- Must-have: Ability to interface to digital control (SCAN testing, STIL files, SPI).
- Preferred: Experience developing UIs with PyQt; FPGA experience.
- Other: Strong written and verbal communication skills; highly self-motivated and able to drive tasks to completion.
- Employment note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the company.
Education Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) required. The posting also specifies ~15+ years of relevant RF test engineering experience.
About the Company
Company: Qorvo
Headquarters: Greensboro, NC, US
Qorvo supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that enhance connectivity and power for a variety of applications, including consumer electronics, automotive, and healthcare. With a focus on RF and power solutions, Qorvo combines technology leadership and global manufacturing to address complex challenges in fast-growing industries. Their commitment to excellence and innovation drives them to shape the future of wireless communications.
