Principal Electrical Engineer
Job details
- Level
- Staff / principal
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Nov 5, 2026
About this role
Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer
Posting Start Date: 11/4/26
Job Location(s): Reading
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution.
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 creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together can change the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 78973
Job Description:
Description
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Join our innovative team as a Principal Analog/RF Design Engineer (m/f/d), where you will play a crucial role in delivering the next generation of wireless transceivers for world-leading UWB products. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in Automotive, Mobile, Industrial, IoT, and Consumer applications.
Responsibilities
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- Create and develop high-quality Analog/RF systems and sub-systems using industry best practices for design, verification, and testing
- Write verification plans and develop automated test benches
- Create, document, and verify behavioral models of analog and analog-mixed-signal blocks (e.g., VerilogA/AMS, SystemVerilog-RNM, Wreal) to ensure they are optimized and up-to-date
- Design and verify Analog/RF blocks and sub-blocks (e.g., Transmitter, PA, LNA, Filters, ADC, etc) to at least 20GHz using industry-standard tools and design flows
- Collaborate with IC Layout Design Engineers to optimize design and layout
- Ensure designs follow industry best practices, including Design-For-Test (DFT), isolation, and power optimization
- Host design and verification reviews
- Support lab evaluation, characterization, and testing
- Collaborate with mixed signal, digital/systems, software, applications, and test teams to ensure products meet specifications on time and within budget
- Drive continuous productivity improvements through enhanced work methodologies, efficient tool use, and thorough documentation
- Technical leadership
- Mentor and guide employees and interns
Required Experience and Skills
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- Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field
- 12+ years of Analog/RF design experience (or an advanced degree with equivalent experience)
- Experience working on circuit design of Transceivers
- Excellent working knowledge of the Cadence Virtuoso design environment
- Detailed design experience with analog/mixed-signal circuits on advanced CMOS nodes
- Demonstrate strong teamwork and interpersonal skills while being able to work independently on complex tasks
- Clear and concise communication and presentation skills
Desired Experience and Skills
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- Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field
- Experience with high-frequency RF designs
- Experienced in getting chip designs to product release
- Working knowledge of EM field solvers such as Momentum, EMX, HFSS
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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.
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