Qorvo, Inc

Principal Program Manager, Antenna Technologies

Qorvo, Inc$148K — $192K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience in phased array technology
  • 12+ years in defense, semiconductor, or communications industry
  • Strong interpersonal skills working across operations and business units
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
  • Experience in managing cross-functional teams under pressure
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SAP, and other business management tools
  • Ability to influence without formal authority and communicate effectively with stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Drive program execution to meet cost, technical performance, and schedule goals
  • Collaborate with the Antenna Technologies leadership to achieve tactical and strategic objectives
  • Oversee programs through R&D, New Product Introduction, and Production phases
  • Manage the structured design review process for program development
  • Lead cross-functional teams through all program phases while meeting financial commitments
  • Coordinate internal engineering resources and external supply chain stakeholders
  • Support customer communications regarding program status and strategic planning

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package offered
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity to influence and drive outcomes in a fast-paced, dynamic setting
  • Work directly on government contracts, enhancing experience in defense technology
  • Potential for career growth and advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
The Antenna Technologies team resides in the Defense Missions Technology group in Defense & Aerospace (D&A) business unit. The Antenna Technologies team develops phased array solutions for our customers that meet their mission requirements.

SUMMARY: We are recruiting for a Program Manager (PM) within Qorvo's Antenna Technologies team to be accountable for successful execution of phased array programs ranging from R&D through production.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The candidate for this position will be expected to perform the following duties:
  • Drive the execution of programs to maintain cost, technical performance and schedule.
  • Work directly with the Antenna Technologies leadership team to meet tactical and strategic goals of the team.
  • Manage programs ranging from R&D, New Product Introduction, and Production.
  • Manage programs through a structured, gated design review process.
  • Manage all aspects of programs including scheduling, risk and opportunity management, contract change management, resource forecasting, and earned value metrics.
  • Lead and manage a cross-functional team including RF antenna designers, RF engineers, mechanical and thermal engineers, layout resources, assembly and test resources, and supply chain ecosystem members through all phases from prototype to qualification and production while maintaining internal financial commitments.
  • Coordinate internal Qorvo engineering resources when needed, including Silicon, GaAs, and GaN integrated circuit (IC) development and packaging teams.
  • Coordinate all aspects of supply chain ecosystem, including printed circuit board manufacturers, assembly and test vendors, and specialized outside engineering services with internal supply chain team.
  • Directly support customers with regular program status including technical performance, cost, schedule, and risk/opportunities.
  • Support opportunity and proposal review processes.
  • Develop and maintain cost models from early prototype phases through production.
  • Directly support quarterly and annual strategic planning process.


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering equivalent experience in phased array technology.
  • 12+ years of experience in the defense, semiconductor, or communications industry.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills working with both Operations and Business Units.
  • Strong problem solving, organizational, and decision-making skills. Independent team player and can work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to coordinate discussions and action plans with internal engineering, operations, and business unit teams.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, business management tools and SAP systems.
  • Proven ability to influence and drive internal suppliers and customers and cross-functional teams without formal authority.
  • Experience successfully communicating internal assessment of program proposals to customer-facing Account Managers and key functional team managers/directors.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Masters degree in engineering equivalent experience in phased array technology.
  • Prior experience with RF semiconductors or microwave modules preferred.


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

This position requires work on US Government contracts. Applicants must be a US Person (US citizen, permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $148,100.00 - $192,500.00 (subject to change dependent on physical location)

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Qorvo reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as external competitiveness and internal comparability

Base compensation is one element of Total Rewards offered at Qorvo. More information on the Total Rewards package can be shared upon request.

About Qorvo, Inc

Qorvo, Inc is a semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and supplies radio frequency (RF) solutions for smartphones, tablets, wireless infrastructure, defense and aerospace applications, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company's products include amplifiers, filters, switches, and integrated modules that support a range of wireless communications standards. Qorvo was formed in 2015 as a result of the merger between RF Micro Devices and TriQuint Semiconductor. The company is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Learn more about Qorvo, Inc
Size
8,900 employees
Market Cap
$9.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$485.2 million
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+8.9%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
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