Principal Electrical Engineer

Skyworks Solutions’ GaAs Advanced Technology Group (ATG) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Device Technology Engineer to support the development of industry‑leading III‑V semiconductor technologies for next‑generation RF microelectronics products. This role includes expanded responsibilities requiring experience with GaAs, GaN, and InP epitaxial development, TCAD, end‑to‑end device exploration—from physics‑based simulation and predictive modeling through RF measurement, data correlation, and performance optimization—while partnering closely with process integration, design, reliability, and manufacturing teams.

Success requires deep technical mastery, the ability to innovate beyond established methods, and a disciplined, schedule‑driven approach to maturing device technologies on aggressive timelines. You will be a key contributor in a high‑energy device technology development environment and will assume responsibility for leading independent development projects. As a Skyworks ATG employee you will have a unique opportunity in steering technology and laying the path for Skyworks’ future success.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive device epitaxial development to define, evaluate, and optimize Compound Semiconductor epitaxial structures for advanced device development.
• Identify performance limiting mechanisms and propose innovative device or process modifications to improve speed, linearity, efficiency, breakdown, noise, and reliability.
• Extract and analyze data to discover underlying causes of device behavior and develop creative solutions for improved device and/or processes.
• Assist Design teams with understanding of device/circuit performance interactions.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering to ensure device technologies are robust, repeatable, and ready for high volume production.
• Prepare technical documentation, publish results when appropriate, and represent the team in internal and external technical forums.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or related field, with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in compound semiconductor devices (MS and 8 yrs or PhD and 5 yrs also acceptable).
• Recognized expertise demonstrated through peer reviewed publications, conference presentations, or equivalent technical contributions.
• Strong background in semiconductor device physics and III‑V technologies.
• Proficiency in TCAD tools (e.g., Synopsys Sentaurus, Silvaco Atlas).
• Strong knowledge of ADS, Momentum, HFSS, and Cadence tools.
• Experience with device epitaxial design, device characterization, and modeling.
• Experience in RF layout practices, DRC/LVS, parasitic extraction (PEX), and EM‑coupled layout techniques is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and statistical analysis skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in RF/microwave device design/modeling methodologies.
• Hands on work with GaN, GaAs, InP, or other III‑V device technologies.
• Experience transferring device or process technologies into high volume manufacturing.
• Knowledge of IC‑CAP, MATLAB, Python; C/C++/PEL.

Benefits

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD$129,400 -$247,800 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.

EEO Statement

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.