RF Front End Program Manager

Job Title

RF Front End Program Manager

Role Summary

Lead end-to-end program execution for complex RF front-end (RFFE) module and component programs, spanning feasibility, design, wafer fabrication, assembly, test, qualification, and high-volume manufacturing (HVM) ramp. Operate across RF engineering, product management, supply chain, and customer teams to deliver products on schedule, on budget, and to quality targets.

Experience Level

Mid-level — typically requires 5+ years of program management or related experience in semiconductor, RF, or hardware product development.

Responsibilities

Key duties include program planning, technical coordination, risk management, and process improvement for RFFE programs.

• Own the Program Plan of Record: define and manage schedule, budget, scope, resources, and risks from concept through HVM ramp and sustaining.
• Act as the technical bridge between RF design, systems, and test teams; translate technical risks into program actions and executive-ready communications.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across design, product management, supply chain, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams; resolve blockers and escalate as needed.
• Lead NPI execution and phase-gate governance; ensure exit criteria are met and track program metrics.
• Build and maintain risk and issue trackers; develop mitigation and contingency plans and drive proactive reviews.
• Identify and implement process, tooling, and automation improvements to scale program management across the portfolio.
• Prepare concise, data-driven status reports and executive summaries tailored to diverse audiences.
• Mentor and share best practices to elevate the program management organization.

Requirements

Concise list of required and preferred qualifications (education moved to Education Requirements).

• Must-have: 5+ years of program management or related experience in semiconductor, RF, or hardware product development.
• Must-have: Demonstrated understanding of RF front-end signal chain components (PA, LNA, filters, switches, antenna tuners) or analogous complex hardware subsystems.
• Must-have: Experience driving NPI/production programs with phase-gate governance, schedule and risk management, and program metrics tracking.
• Must-have: Proven ability to coordinate across global, matrixed organizations and present to senior/executive leadership.
• Must-have: Strong analytical, data-driven decision-making and advanced communication skills.
• Nice-to-have: Hands-on or management experience across silicon/module lifecycle (design, tape-out, wafer fab, packaging/assembly, test development, qualification, HVM ramp).
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with RF semiconductor technologies (SOI, GaAs) and filtering/packaging technologies (BAW/SAW, SiP, MCM, Fan-Out WLP).
• Nice-to-have: Experience integrating AI/automation tools into program management workflows (predictive scheduling, automated risk dashboards).

Education Requirements

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Preferred: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (RF/Analog/Mixed-Signal emphasis) or related field. (Education language was present in the source; equivalent-experience language was not specified.)

About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.