Technical Director - Filter Design

Technical Director - Filter Design

In this impactful leadership role, you will lead a filter design team responsible for developing filters, as well as integrating filters and multiplexers into front-end module products for the highly competitive cellular handset market. These modules will encompass power amplifiers, RF switches, SAW/BAW filters, duplexers, multiplexers, and analog bias controllers. Candidates will provide technical leadership throughout all phases of filter product development, including product definition, technology selection, LNA/PA filter co-design schemes, MCM co-design, tapeout coordination and tracking, and probing/EVB result assessment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage BAW & SAW filter and multiplexer product designs and solutions to achieve best-in-class performance, size, and cost efficiency.
• Lead the team in designing evaluation boards and RF modules, or portions thereof, to ensure optimal filter performance.
• Define RF front-end architectures, conduct feasibility studies, and manage costs while adhering to aggressive customer development schedules and achieving top-tier performance.
• Drive design methodology improvements, adherence to best practices, and overall compliance with the Product Realization Process
• Coordinate activities within a section or department, taking responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and staffing.
• Contribute to the development of the BAW and SAW technology roadmaps.
• Regularly interact with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning multiple functional areas, divisions, and/or customers.
• Deploy engineering resources effectively, maintain partnerships with different functional groups, mentor team members, evaluate performance, coordinate activities, and support the career development of team members.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of job experience, Master’s degree with 12+ years of experience, or PhD with 8+ years of experience.
• Demonstrate relevant technical and leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of cellular RF systems.
• Extensive experience in acoustic filter designs, PA/LNA filter co-designs, or multi-chip module (MCM) EM simulation.
• Proven project management and talent management skills.
• Established leadership abilities, including engaging and motivating engineering talent, defining and setting deliverables, planning resources, managing schedules, driving design methodology improvements, and achieving desired results.
   

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