Principal Business Development Engineer

Qorvo, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. in Richardson, TX is seeking a Principal Business Development Engineer to identify and secure new opportunities in Defense and Aerospace.

The role emphasizes expanding relationships with government agencies, prime contractors, and Tier 1 suppliers, while guiding proposals and capturing programs to support revenue growth. The candidate should have 12+ years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of DoD acquisition, FAR/DFARS, and government contracting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 12+ years of experience or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Experience with U.S. Government, prime contractors, or the defense/aerospace sector.
• Travel about 35% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and pursue new opportunities in Defense and Aerospace markets.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with customers, partners, and government contacts.
• Support full customer engagement from opportunity development through contract award.
• Collaborate with BU teams on proposals, pricing, and negotiations to win programs.
• Align business development efforts with company goals and revenue targets.
• Represent the company at meetings, events, and trade shows to enhance market presence.

Skills

Relationship management

Negotiation

Communication/presentation

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Proposal development

Education

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

MBA or Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

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Principal Business Development Engineer

Experience Level: Professional

Job Type: Regular

Location: Richardson, TX, US, 75081

Requisition ID: 10515

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. Visitwww.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.

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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.