Senior Manager, Design Engineering (RF/mm-wave)
QorvoJob Title
Senior Manager, Design Engineering (RF/mm-wave)
Role Summary
Lead and manage an RF/mm-wave design engineering team in Richardson, TX, responsible for delivering MMIC, multichip module, and discrete RF products from concept through production. This role combines technical leadership, cross-functional program management, and customer engagement to meet performance, schedule, and cost targets.
Experience Level
Senior / Management. Requires substantial engineering and leadership experience; guidance per posting: 12+ years with a Bachelor's, 8+ years with a Master's, or 5+ years with a PhD. Also requires 3+ years as an engineering design manager.
Responsibilities
The manager will oversee team engineering activities and the full product development lifecycle.
- Manage and mentor members of the RF/mm-wave design team.
- Own MMIC, multichip module, and discrete new product development projects end-to-end.
- Engage with external customers and sales to support new and legacy products.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities with Program Management, Marketing/PLM, Test Engineering, Applications, Packaging, Quality, Device Engineering, Modeling, and Manufacturing.
- Monitor and improve development workflows to maximize productivity and minimize NPD costs.
- Lead procedural, technology, or documentation initiatives.
- Assist with staffing, training, and resource planning.
Requirements
Must-have professional qualifications, technical experience, and security status.
- 3+ years' experience as an engineering design manager for RF/microwave components or equipment.
- Significant hands-on experience in one or more areas: III‑V MMIC design, silicon RFIC design, multichip module design, or RF/microwave system design.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; self-motivated.
- Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- US citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering plus 12+ years of combined experience; OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering plus 8+ years; OR PhD in Electrical Engineering plus 5+ years. The posting specifically lists BS, MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and associates degree/degree-equivalent combinations of experience and degree as described above.
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.
