Principal Research Scientist (10147)

QORVO TEXAS LLC • Richardson, TX • 4h ago

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Qorvo is seeking a Principal Research Scientist to serve as a principal investigator and key individual contributor leading the development of next-generation wafer-level interconnects (BEOL), wafer-level packaging (WLP) approaches, and heterogeneous integration technologies. The ideal candidate is a demonstrated leader with a track record of innovation, proposal development, and successful funding capture, as well as experience guiding small RandD teams to deliver focused, high-impact results. This role requires driving the creation of transformational, differentiated integrated circuit and packaging technologies that enable new product capabilities, accelerate technology adoption, and contribute directly to Qorvos commercial success. The candidate will work closely with internal product teams, external partners, government sponsors, and senior leadership, to shape technology roadmaps and transition research concepts into manufacturable solutions.

Responsibilities:

Serve as a key individual contributor and technical leader driving next-generation wafer-level interconnect, BEOL, WLP, and heterogeneous integration research

Author and influence technology roadmaps aligned to long-term product and innovation strategies

Lead proposal development, technical shaping, capture, and execution of funded programs as Principal Investigator

Provide technical project leadership, including planning, execution, risk management, and milestone delivery

Drive hands-on process ideation, development, pathfinding, troubleshooting, and execution for wafer and wafer-level packaging technologies

Collaborate with and direct technicians, junior engineers, and process engineers to execute development activities efficiently

Communicate program status, technical results, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, customers, and external stakeholders

Generate valuable intellectual property, including patents, invention disclosures, and proprietary process know-how

Mentor and develop junior engineers and researchers while fostering technical excellence across the team

Minimum Qualifications (need-to-have):

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field

10+ years of hands-on semiconductor RandD experience in cleanroom fabrication environments

5+ years of experience serving as a Principal Investigator, technical lead, or equivalent leader for advanced RandD programs

Demonstrated expertise in semiconductor BEOL processing and/or wafer-level packaging (WLP) technologies

Hands-on experience with advanced metallization, dielectric integration, and interconnect process development

Experience leading with GaAs and/or GaN device fabrication, process integration, and characterization

Working knowledge of device and mask layout design, particularly for analog and RF applications

Proven ability to lead and guide small, multidisciplinary RandD teams

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proposal development, technical reporting, and executive-level presentations

Preferred Qualifications (nice-to-have):

Experience leading or executing RandD programs sponsored by U.S. Government agencies such as DARPA, AFRL, or similar organizations

Expertise in advanced packaging and 3D heterogeneous integration (3DHI) technologies

Hands-on experience with semiconductor process modules such as lithography (stepper and/or e-beam), etch, metallization, CMP, and SEM/FIB analysis

Experience with wafer-level and chip-level integration processes, including wafer-to-wafer and die-to-wafer bonding, Cu-Cu hybrid bonding, wafer thinning, lap/grind, and TSV technologies

Experience with device processing and DC/RF characterization, including RF measurements such as S-parameters and load-pull

Familiarity with epitaxial design or close collaboration with epitaxy teams

Experience using data analytics and visualization tools such as Spotfire

Knowledge of device reliability testing, failure analysis, and root cause investigation

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

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