Qorvo, Inc

Sr Principal RF Systems Architect

Qorvo, Inc • $130K — $160K *
Denver, CO 80219In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BSEE in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 15+ years or MSEE/PhD with 7+ years experience.
  • Extensive experience in systems engineering leadership including architecture and test verification.
  • Proven track record collaborating directly with customers in RF markets.
  • Ability to interpret customer specifications and craft compliant proposal responses.
  • Direct experience with RF products in Defense & Aerospace sectors.
  • Experience with phased array antenna systems and RF cascade analysis.
  • Strong analytical skills, able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a technical leader in RF architecture for Radar, communications, and SATCOM.
  • Drive architectural trade studies emphasizing performance and scalability.
  • Influence system architecture and performance trades across multiple programs.
  • Analyze and document specifications for internal and external projects.
  • Support prototype and reference design development with the Systems Solutions and Antenna team.
  • Define technical requirements for new system developments and product strategies.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in design, manufacturing, and testing efforts.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the Defense and Aerospace sector.
  • Engagement with a fast-growing and innovative business unit.
  • Chance to develop customer relationships and influence product strategies.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Professional development through mentoring other engineers.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY:

It is an exciting time to join the fast-growing Defense, Aerospace and SATCOM (DAS) Business Unit, focused on cutting-edge RF components and systems for the defense, aerospace and SATCOM markets. We are looking for a highly technical and strategy-driven radar, communications or systems subject matter expert (SME) to serve as a technical leader. In this role you will support internal product line definitions, product strategy, product roadmaps and support business opportunities assisting customers defining solutions using Qorvo products from all business units.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in RF architecture for Radar, communications and/or SATCOM, supporting internal reviews and customer engagements.
  • Drive architectural trade studies across performance, SWaP, scalability, and mission constraints.
  • Influence system architecture, performance trades, and technical baselines across multiple programs for internal and customer projects.
  • Analyze and document component and subsystem specifications for internal and external projects.
  • Support Systems Solutions and Antenna team with developing prototypes, development kits and reference designs.
  • Support product line strategy, defining technical requirements for new component and antenna system developments.
  • Support product line road maps with product link managers and key stakeholders to define a compelling future vision.
  • Define new differentiated products that create value by solving significant customer design challenges.
  • Develop customer relationships and partnerships through ongoing engagement, promoting products, roadmap, and capabilities to customers.
  • Lead cross-functional teams across design, manufacturing, test, product engineering and program teams.
  • Participate or lead complex and significant proposals, shaping technical strategy to secure new program opportunities.


QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
  • BSEE degree in Electrical or Computer engineering w/ 15+ or MSEE/PhD with 7+years relevant experience
  • Extensive experience in systems engineering leadership (requirements, architecture, integration and test, verification, risk management)
  • Experience collaborating directly with customers in RF markets.
  • Ability to interpret customer specifications and develop compliant proposal responses.
  • Direct experience working with RF products and Defense & Aerospace customers.
  • Ability to complete a technical project independently and mentor and coach other engineers.
  • Experience with phased array antenna systems, beamforming, RF cascade analysis and calibration.
  • Diligence, strong analytical and business skills, and ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
  • System-level understanding of RF, silicon IC, and control subsystems and their components desired.
  • Proven ability to influence and drive cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.


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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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$485.2 million
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+8.9%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
NASDAQ
QRVO
* Ladders Estimates

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