Sr Principal RF Systems Architect

Qorvo, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. is seeking a highly technical RF SME to lead architecture for radar, communications and SATCOM programs. You will influence system design, drive trade studies and help define product roadmaps while engaging customers and internal teams.

The role requires deep experience in RF systems, phased arrays, beamforming and cross-functional leadership in a Defense & Aerospace context. Join a team delivering advanced RF solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading RF systems architecture for radar, communications or SATCOM domains.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and develop compliant proposals.
• Direct experience with RF products for Defense & Aerospace customers.
• Strong system-level understanding of RF, silicon IC and control subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in RF architecture for Radar, communications and/or SATCOM.
• Drive architectural trade studies across performance, SWaP, scalability and constraints.
• Influence system architecture and technical baselines across programs.
• Analyze and document component and subsystem specifications.
• Support development of prototypes, development kits and reference designs.
• Help define technical requirements for new components and antenna systems.
• Contribute to product roadmaps with stakeholders to shape future vision.
• Develop customer relationships and promote products and capabilities.
• Lead cross-functional teams across design, manufacturing, test and program management.
• Contribute to proposals and shape technical strategy for new opportunities.

Skills

RF architecture

Systems engineering leadership

Customer engagement

Design reviews

Cross-functional leadership

Beamforming

Phased array

RF cascade analysis

Proposal responses

Communication skills

Education

BSEE or higher w/ 15+ yrs

MSEE/PhD with 7+ yrs

Tools

RF test equipment

Development kits

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.

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.

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.