Cellular RF SoC System Definition Engineering Program Manager

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As a Cellular RF SoC System Definition Program Manager within the Hardware Technologies Engineering organization, you will be driving the translation of system definitions to RF silicon implementation. This is an individual contributor role, helping lead the development process for Cellular SoC silicon used in groundbreaking products.

• Drive RF, Modem and Standardization teams to generate RF Transceiver requirements to meet Platform definition.
• Drive exploration activities needed for next generation RF Transceivers together with RF Architecture and Design Teams during early phases of Silicon-on-Chip design: Pre-Concept, Architecture, IP Pre-Development, TestChip definition.
• Pull together project status presentations for multi-functional executive review, focused reporting and communication of program risks & status.
• Work on a Program Management team responsible for driving to meet daring product schedules.
• Focus Architecture teams on meeting near-term achievements by pulling together the right technical expert(s) towards data driven decision-making.

• BS in engineering field and 10+ years relevant experience.
• Experience in complex Cellular RF Systems, 3GPP Requirements.
• 5+ years in Technical/Project Management or leadership role.

• Practical knowledge and experience with various cellular standards.
• Proficiency in cellular 3GPP standards (LTE, 5G NR FR1/FR2/FR3, 6G) and UE-related radio link specifications.
• Extraordinary teammate and creative problem solver who is able to lead technical teams, multi-functional groups and vendors against plans.
• Excellent communication, presentation, social, and leadership skills.
• Ability to tailor information to the right audience, including executive management.
• Experience working in a dynamic multi-functional engineering environment, strong at multi-tasking, and real-time crisis management.
• Expertise owning and driving project development.
• Experience working with RF systems and leading cellular projects from product idea to production.
• Good knowledge of Analog/Mixed signal/ RF design process, tools/flows and methodologies and SoC/chip design life cycle.