Principal Business Development Engineer

Qorvo; Richardson (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo in the United States seeks a Principal Business Development Engineer to identify, develop and secure new opportunities within Defense and Aerospace. This role focuses on expanding relationships with government agencies, prime contractors, and major defense accounts to grow long-term revenue.

You will lead proposal support, capture activities, and coordinate with engineering, legal, and executive teams to align growth initiatives with corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting U.S. Government or Defense/aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition, FAR/DFARS, and government contracting.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities across Defense and Aerospace markets.
• Build trusted relationships with customers, partners, government stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Support proposals, capture, and contract negotiations to win programs.
• Coordinate with BU leadership, engineering, legal/contracts, and executives to align growth with targets.
• Represent the company at meetings, industry events, and trade shows to enhance market presence.

Skills

Relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Travel 35%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field

Job description

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.

The Principal Business Development Engineer creates long-term value and is responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities within the Defense and Aerospace sectors. This person will understand how to develop markets primarily for nontraditional defense subcontractors for supply of commercial products to Prime Contractors. This role focuses on expanding strategic customer relationships and partnerships, supporting proposal development, capturing new programs, and driving revenue growth while aligning with corporate strategic objectives. This person will drive and support expansion into new D&A US Government and Prime Contractor opportunities, growth of the D&A sales pipeline, development of strategic partnerships in support of long-term revenue objectives, and increased market presence in domestic and international defense markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities across Defense and Aerospace markets, with a focus on government agencies, prime contractors, and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Build a strong understanding of customer needs, market trends, competitor activity, government budgets, and areas for future growth.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with customers, partners, government contacts, prime contractors, and key industry stakeholders.
• Support the full customer engagement process from early opportunity development through proposal, capture, and contract award.
• Partner with Business Unit teams on proposals, pricing, and contract negotiations to help secure new programs and drive long-term revenue growth.
• Work closely with BU leadership, engineering, legal/contracts, and executive teams to align business development efforts with company goals and annual revenue targets.
• Represent the company at customer meetings, industry events, and trade shows to strengthen visibility in domestic and international defense markets.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field
• 12+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience including at least 5 years supporting U.S. Government, prime contractors, or the Defense and Aerospace industry.
• Strong understanding of the DoD acquisition process, government contracting requirements, and applicable FAR/DFARS regulations.
• Demonstrated success identifying, pursuing, and winning business with government agencies, prime contractors, or major defense accounts.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with customers, partners, government stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Effective negotiation skills, solid contract knowledge, and the financial acumen needed to support pricing, proposals, and business decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence across internal and external audiences.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 35% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree with existing relationships with key US Government and defense contractors.

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

This position requires a Security Clearance. Applicant must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.