Technical Director RF Front-End Module

Skyworks Solutions, Inc; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 170,100 - 339,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits including a premium-free medical plan option

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off including vacation and parental leave

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Thousand Oaks, California, is seeking a Technical Director to lead the development of next-generation RF front-end modules for a tier-one customer. This role requires expertise in RF front-end systems and a proven track record in product development.

The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams, drive customer engagement, and shape product strategy. This role comes with a competitive salary range of $170,100 - $339,500 per year, benefits, and opportunities for bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in RF front-end and semiconductor product development.
• Demonstrated success leading complex RF front-end programs from concept to production.
• Proven ability to influence technical decisions without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of next-generation RF front-end modules.
• Serve as the primary DRI for flagship RF front-end module programs.
• Own technical execution and customer outcomes from concept through mass production.

Skills

Deep knowledge of acoustic filter technologies

Strong customer-facing communication

Experience driving system-level tradeoffs

Ability to lead cross-functional teams

Understanding of RF front-end architectures

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution.Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID: 77829

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Director to lead the development and execution of next-generation RF front-end modules for a strategic tier-one customer. This individual will serve as the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for a flagship RF front-end module program, driving technical excellence, cross‑functional execution, and customer success from concept through mass production.

The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in RF front-end systems, including power amplifiers, acoustic filters, switches, LNAs, module integration, and wireless system architecture. This leader will own customer outcomes, drive technical decisions across multiple disciplines, and lead cross‑functional teams to deliver industry‑leading RF solutions on aggressive schedules.

This position represents a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of RF front-end technology used in hundreds of millions of mobile devices worldwide. The Technical Director will have direct influence on product strategy, customer success, technology roadmaps, and business growth while leading one of the company’s most strategic programs.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• Serve as the primary DRI for flagship RF front-end module programs.
• Own technical execution, product performance, schedule, and risk management from concept through mass production.
• Drive program alignment across design, systems, product engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, and program management teams.
• Establish technical roadmaps, development plans, milestone reviews, and risk mitigation strategies.

Customer Engagement

• Serve as the primary technical interface to a strategic tier-one customer’s engineering teams.
• Lead customer design reviews, technical discussions, issue resolution, and executive-level updates.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable engineering objectives and deliverables.
• Build trusted relationships with customer counterparts and influence technical direction.

RF System Architecture & Product Development

• Lead architecture development and system-level optimization of RF front-end module solutions.
• Drive performance tradeoffs involving current consumption, output power, efficiency, insertion loss, coexistence, harmonics, ruggedness, linearity, and module size.
• Guide development through prototype, validation, qualification, and production phases.
• Ensure successful achievement of customer specifications and system-level requirements.

Cross-Functional Technical Leadership

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams spanning PA, module, filter, SOI switch, LNA, EM, package, product engineering, and manufacturing organizations.
• Drive technical decision-making across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Facilitate design reviews and ensure alignment among key stakeholders.

Risk Management & Problem Solving

• Identify technical, schedule, quality, yield, and supply‑chain risks early in the development cycle.
• Drive rapid root‑cause analysis and closure of critical technical issues.
• Develop mitigation plans and ensure execution to meet customer commitments.

Talent Development

• Mentor senior engineers and technical leads.
• Foster a culture of psychological safety, technical excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
• Help develop the next generation of RF technical leaders.

Required Experience and Skills

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in RF front-end, wireless communications, semiconductor product development, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success leading complex RF front-end, PA, module, filter, or wireless subsystem programs from concept to production.
• Strong understanding of RF front-end architectures and cellular system requirements.
• Deep knowledge of acoustic filter technologies, including MPS, TC-SAW, and BAW devices.
• Experience driving system‑level tradeoffs involving filters, power amplifiers, switches, LNAs, and antennas.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence technical decisions without direct authority.
• Strong customer‑facing communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working directly with tier‑one mobile device customers.

Desired Experience and Skills

• Direct experience serving as technical lead or DRI for tier‑one customers.
• Demonstrated records in RF front‑end module design wins and production ramp.
• Experience with cellular coexistence, harmonic management, de‑sense analysis, ruggedness optimization, and linearity optimization.
• Familiarity with SOI switches, LNAs, acoustic filters, power amplifiers, advanced packaging technologies, and module integration.
• Experience managing geographically distributed engineering teams.
• Proven track record delivering high-volume wireless products to market.

Success Metrics

• Establish technical leadership for a next-generation tier-one customer RF front-end program.
• Successfully achieve major customer development milestones.
• Drive closure of critical technical and schedule risks.
• Build strong customer confidence and trusted‑partner relationships.
• Deliver competitive product performance, quality, schedule, and cost results.
• Develop a high-performing cross‑functional team focused on execution excellence.

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD$170,100 -$339,500 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium‑free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].