Principal Product Line Manager

Job Title

Principal Product Line Manager

Role Summary

Lead the product strategy and roadmap for GaN/GaAs discrete transistor and MMIC product lines within the Defense, Aerospace and SATCOM (DAS) business unit. Work cross-functionally with engineering, sales, manufacturing and finance to define products, validate customer value, and drive revenue and profit growth.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Requires 12+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in RF/microwave semiconductor product management, applications, systems engineering, technical sales, or similar customer-facing technical/business roles.

Responsibilities

Own and execute product-line strategy and roadmaps; engage customers and internal teams to deliver differentiated RF products.

• Develop and execute product line strategy to maximize revenue and profitability.
• Define and maintain product roadmaps with sales, engineering, and stakeholders.
• Specify new products that address customer design challenges and provide clear ROI.
• Contribute to the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and justify new product investments.
• Validate product value propositions through direct customer engagement.
• Build and maintain customer relationships and partnerships; present roadmap and capabilities.
• Train internal and external sales teams on product value propositions and portfolio positioning.
• Champion products through pre-kickoff and development with cross-functional alignment (design, manufacturing, test, quality, finance, program).
• Perform market opportunity analysis, assess TAM/SAM, and track competitive and application trends.

Requirements

Core qualifications and conditions required to perform this role.

Must-have:

• 12+ years of related experience in RF/microwave semiconductor product management, product marketing, applications engineering, systems engineering, technical sales, or similar roles (or equivalent education and experience).
• Experience working directly with customers in RF markets and interpreting customer specifications.
• Proven ability to influence and drive cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, business, communication and presentation skills; attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• This position requires access to ITAR/EAR technologies. Applicant must be a US Person (US citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or eligible for necessary export authorizations.

Nice-to-have:

• Direct experience with RF products and Defense & Aerospace customers.
• System-level understanding of RF, compound semiconductor ICs, and control subsystems.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is required or equivalent practical experience. A Master’s degree in a related engineering field is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are acceptable.

About the Company

Company: Qorvo

Headquarters: Greensboro, NC, US

Qorvo supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that enhance connectivity and power for a variety of applications, including consumer electronics, automotive, and healthcare. With a focus on RF and power solutions, Qorvo combines technology leadership and global manufacturing to address complex challenges in fast-growing industries. Their commitment to excellence and innovation drives them to shape the future of wireless communications.