Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time. At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. Skyworks Standardization and RF System team seeks engineers with experience in 3GPP wireless system design, LTE and NR standards and Tx simulation and measurements to grow our RAN4 team. You will develop simulation tools and measurement methods in order to evaluate the technical feasibility of proposed features. You will also contribute to Skyworks RAN4 submissions and review those from other companies. You will collaborate with many teams, including multiple R&D, product, and regulatory groups. You will work in a fast-paced, results oriented environment with a thought and market leader in industry, frequently interacting with many different engineering disciplines. Responsibilities: Participate, within standardization team, to RAN4 3GPP NR and future 6G standardization international meetings as topic appropriate (up to 6 per year) Follow RAN plenaries and when necessary, participate face to face, follow the relevant work items Directly contribute to strategic work items impacting RFFE and leverage partnerships with operators and other 3GPP members in the contribution of technical materials to influence the direction to the optimum implementation and best fit of Skyworks technology In coordination with standardization leader and the RF system team, participate and drive Skyworks Solutions, Inc. interests in: Relevant 3GPP meetings, IWPC meetings (4 to 6 /year), participate ETSI meetings as it is feasible Coordinate/Drive with supporting systems, design, marketing, applications to pull in technical material Aligning with key customers Address key operators on their specific needs in terms of spectrum use, band combinations and CA combination. Perform coexistence analysis (MSD) and analyze emerging features Recognized Subject Matter Expert and transfer key learnings with business divisions by reporting key work items in a regular internal quarterly meeting to cover 3GPP, operator demands, emerging requirements and strategic positioning Support System teams with updates on new standards, features, bands, and band combinations relevant to the RFFE specification and technology Answer timely to the teams' inquiries related to customer questions, RFIs or product issues Required Experience and Skills: A Master's degree and at least 12 years of wireless system engineering experience (a BS and 15 yrs MS or PhD and 8 yrs acceptable) Hands-on experience analyzing the following wireless standards: 6G, 5G NR, LTE, UMTS, 2G Excellent verbal and written communication Hands-on RF measurement experience and MATLAB RF path modelling Experience in filter or MMIC design is considered a plus Coursework completed in: Stochastic processes Electromagnetics (especially propagation and antenna theory) Fourier analysis Microwave circuit theory Digital communications The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $143,000 - $286,400 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Skyworks Solutions