FormFactor

Sr Principal RF Engineer

Beaverton, OR · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$116k-$152kDetected 23 days ago

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About the role

Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor's products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge.
Shift: The regular hours for this position are day shift.
Job Description: FormFactor's RF Products group works closely with leading semiconductor manufacturers to solve advanced test and validation challenges.

High‑Frequency / High‑Speed Electrical Design
Design advanced RF and high‑speed digital physical‑layer interconnect structures using simulation‑driven design methodologies.
Perform system‑level RF circuit design, including matching networks, transmission line structures, and power delivery architectures.
Develop, refine, and optimize electromagnetic (EM) simulation models using industry‑standard tools.
Create detailed EM and circuit‑level models
perform correlation between simulations and laboratory measurements.
Lead hands‑on evaluation using VNAs, TDRs, spectrum analyzers, wafer probers, and other high‑frequency instrumentation.

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).
10+ years of electrical engineering experience with significant focus on RF or high‑speed digital physical‑layer design.
Strong proficiency with EM simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, AWR, and related modeling software.
Extensive experience using RF measurement techniques, including VNA, TDR, and wafer‑level RF measurements.
Familiarity with on‑wafer RF calibration techniques (SOL, SOLT, SOLR, TRL).
Working knowledge of wireless, radar, or digital communications standards (e.g., 5G, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, PCIe ) is a plus.
Experience in automation, data processing, or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB) is beneficial.

Digital Communications, High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS), MATLAB, Python (Programming Language), RF Calibration, RF Measurements
Education & Experience:
Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree
or 6 years and a Master's degree
or a PhD with 3 years experience
or equivalent experience | Required
Pay Range:
$115,800.00 - $151,935.00
Pay Range Explained:
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$115,800.00 - $151,935.00
This role in Beaverton, Oregon pays between $115,800.00 and $151,935.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background.
Pay may vary in other locations.
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Pay Range Explained:

We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off.
You'll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.

FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer.
FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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