FBAR Filter Designer - USA-California- San Jose - 1730 Fox Drive, United States
$120,000 - $192,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 14 May 2026 by the employer. Relisted by the employer on 24 August 2026.
About the role
Broadcom is seeking an FBAR Filter Designer to develop RF Front-End (RFFE) solutions across the complete design lifecycle, from acoustic resonator synthesis to full module integration. The role focuses on die-level physics and system-level hardware integration for 5G and Wi-Fi standards.
What you'll do
- Design high-Q FBAR filters and multiplexers using optimized topologies. - Own the physical die layout and package integration, optimizing for parasitics and thermal dissipation. - Manage the interface between acoustic die, laminate, and PCB to ensure signal integrity and target performance. - Lead 3D EM simulations to model package-level parasitics, interconnects, and coupling. - Perform Monte Carlo and corner analyses to ensure robust performance for high-volume manufacturing (HVM). - Partner with process, modeling, test, module, and other design teams to correlate simulations with measured lab data.
What you'll need
- PhD (EE/Physics) with 7+ years of experience OR Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience in RF/Microwave design (Acoustic Filter or RFFE Module). - Deep understanding of FBAR/BAW/SAW physics or extensive experience in RFFE module integration and RF/microwave circuit theory. - Expert proficiency in ADS and 3D EM tools (such as HFSS, CST, or Sonnet). - Strong grasp of RFFE architectures, including carrier aggregation and coexistence specifications. - Proven track record of successful tape-outs or high-volume product releases.
Skills: FBAR Filter, RF Front-End, acoustic resonator, ADS, 3D EM simulations
This role has been open 163 days — well above the 61-day median for RF/Wireless Engineering roles.
RF/Wireless Engineering · RF Frontend
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Open roles in category
258
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Median days open
61 d
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Median salary
$165k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Broadcom | All employers we track in this specialty (258 roles · 34 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 7 | 258 |
| Open roles in the wider Analog & Mixed-Signal family | 31 | 1439 · 106 employers |
| Median days open | 62 d | 61 d (+1 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $165k |
Skills observed across this category: FBAR Filter, RF Front-End, acoustic resonator, ADS, 3D EM simulations
Who's hiring in this category
- QORVO · 41 open roles · median 55 d
- Skyworks · 36 open roles · median 59 d
- Keysight Technologies · 28 open roles · median 104 d
- Apple · 23 open roles · median 9 d
- Qualcomm · 23 open roles · median 108 d
- Analog Devices · 10 open roles · median 71 d
How we counted: 258 open RF/Wireless Engineering (RF Frontend) roles from 34 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 25 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Analog & Mixed-Signal family row. Figures refresh nightly.