Chief Engineer, Broadband

Company: Qorvo, Inc.
Location: Greensboro
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Qorvo is All Around You! We manufacture innovative RF solutions at the center of connectivity to enable high-performance applications for advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications for 5G networks, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and other emerging applications. We are a global company thriving on a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusion. Our people are always at the core of Qorvos innovation. Qorvo is a place to stretch your imagination and push boundaries to achieve success.

It is an exciting time to be a part of Qorvos Infrastructure and Defense Products. Qorvos IDP manufactures and markets high performance RF and mixed signal integrated circuits for the communications markets that connect, protect and power the world. Our customers trust Qorvo to meet and exceed requirements and deliver advanced RF technologies to enable their most complex technical challenges and applications. Our products address connectivity both wired and wireless networks, the smart home and the IoT, broadband, aerospace, defense, and automotive. Our customers rely on us to solve the industrys most complex engineering problems. And that takes brain power and willingness to create and innovate. Join us and help us continue to create cutting edge technologies for a more connected world all around you.

SUMMARY:

The Chief Engineer is the Engineering technical focal point for overall Product Design and Development execution spanning the Product Development process, and on through product lifetime support. Aligned with a major Product Line, they are accountable for Engineerings execution throughout, and are the technical focal point to enable partner functions (including Packaging, Test, Sourcing, Prototyping, Product Quality, Qualification testing, Apps Engineering) to execute their responsibilities to the agreed-to technical plan (schedule, cost, performance). They are also the Engineering focal point for the technical integrity of the integrated product (ie: top level part number).

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establishes and maintains the products technical baseline, working with the Product Line Manager and Systems and Architectures team to define products with market differentiation that meet market timing. Accountable for the definition of product requirements and KPIs and ensuresdevelopment plans are optimized to meet the market needs and can be executed within program schedule and budget. Determines,monitors, and leads optimization of technical priorities (partnering withProduct Line Manager) to meet cost, schedule, and performance throughproduct release. Ensures proper technical Risk and Opportunity management. Ensures risks arecaptured and appropriate mitigation plans are defined and being executedacross functions. SupportCustomer meetings as appropriate, and as a Product Line technical anddevelopment execution lead. Refine program priorities and communicate topartner functions if/as needed. Participate in product benchmarking (with Prod Line Mgr and System Architect) toidentify competitive advantages and development needs. Participate in product roadmap definition (with Prod Line Mgr and System Architect) todefine plans to implement competitive advantages into our futureofferings. Maintainworking knowledge of industry standards as relevant to your product line.Participate in standards development as appropriate. Encourage robust solutions through a diversity of opinions and approaches. This isto encourage innovation at multiple levels and identification ofimprovements at all levels. Working with the Product Design Managers and partner functions, identify ways toapply lean to reduce our time to market, including improved design tools, prototyping capability, test development and product development deliverables Enhanceour overall Design to Cost focus, working with partner functions and treating product cost as a full specification that needs to be met Identifyand pursue advanced development efforts that will advance productperformance towards a market leading position. Inform technical roadmapsand coordinate new technology requirements and inputs as needed to implement, with identified product dependencies. Identifyopportunities for continuous improvement of standards and drive problemsolving activities at both product and system levels. Partneringwith Design Engineering Managers and System Architects, drive execution ofadvanced development efforts for your product line to deliver capabilityto Product Development. Workwith fellow Chief Engineers to identify common improvement efforts to improve product integrity, development time-to-market, and development cost. Developand mentor upcoming employees.
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Broad technical knowledge in RF Engineering and Product Development, with expertise in one of the following: Systems Engineering, Design Engineering (devices, components or modules), Product Engineering, Applications Engineering or technical Product Line Management. Knowledge of the Broadband market, including OEMs, major hardware suppliers and Broadband systems and sub-systems. These include but are not limited to CATV, DOCSIS, Optical, Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC), Fiber to the Home (FTTH), Consumer Premise Equipment (CPE), CBRS, and Passive Optical Network (PON) Direct experience serving the Broadband market and its customers through hardware products. Executive Level Communication: Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and communicate with all levels of management and individual contributors on the program team. Proven written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
REQUIRED LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS:
Team Player: Must be able to work effectively across multiple functions, suppliers and customers, functioning as both a leader and team member. Must be effective leading broadly across reporting structures. Demonstrates managerial courage courage to do the right thing at all times, including during pressure situations. Treats others with respect even while driving progress. Transparent: Demonstrates transparency and expects the same from others. Intolerant of the incremental disclosure approach to problems. Actively and transparently transmits needed information across all groups. Ownership/Accountability: Leads definition of an execution plan (with identified risk) and is accountable for the execution to that plan. Drives accountability into the teams across the organization. Proactive: Shows initiative to address issues quickly or prevent altogether. Encourages the same behavior across the Engineering team. Anticipates and leads risk mitigation and problem solving Trustworthy: Consistently demonstrates high level of integrity, professionally and personally. Leverages data and expertise in rapid decision making Seeks and instills best practices and drives continuous improvement Influences all stakeholders and drives consensus towards unified goals Understands market vectors to ensure strategic fit with roadmap, manages tradeoffs, and ensures alignment to market Passionate, collaborative, selfless, and engaged in all interactions Lead and drive culture of execution accountability from product idea to obsolescence
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
Previous Engineering leadership position at a senior manager or director level
WORK AUTHORIZATION:
US Person status may be required for some positions.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF 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) / Affirmative Action employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, and/or any other status protected by law.

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