Mgr, Design Engineering - Apopka, FL, United States
Originally posted 27 July 2026 by the employer.
Manage a team focused on Bult Acoustic and Surface Acoustic Wave technologies.
About the role
This role involves leading a team of RF filter designers in the development of filter products. The team focuses on Bult Acoustic and Surface Acoustic Wave technologies, as well as non-acoustic filter technologies for wireless communication applications.
What you'll do
- Lead and manage a team of RF Filter Design Engineers for new product development and sustaining engineering.
- Collaborate with Product Marketing, Product, Applications, Test, Quality Engineering, Project Management, and Research teams.
- Analyze research data and proposed product specifications to determine feasibility.
- Track progress of ongoing projects to ensure timely completion.
- Analyze test data and reports to confirm design meets functional and performance specifications.
- Conduct yearly performance assessments and facilitate individual skill development.
What you'll need
- PhD, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics with 3-8+ years of experience.
- 3+ years direct experience in acoustic design (BAW or SAW).
- 3+ years of design management experience in Filter design.
- Knowledge of RF/Microwave theory.
- Knowledge of AWR-Microwave Office and HFSS design tools.
- Understanding of microelectronic fabrication and high-volume manufacturing.
Nice to have
- Experience in SAW and/or BAW filter design management.
Skills: RF filter design, BAW, SAW, RF/Microwave theory, AWR-Microwave Office, HFSS
This role has been open 69 days — well above the 51-day median for RF/Wireless Engineering roles.
RF/Wireless Engineering · RF Frontend
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Open roles in category
265
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Median days open
51 d
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Median salary
$162k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | QORVO | All employers we track in this specialty (265 roles · 34 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 46 | 265 |
| Open roles in the wider Analog & Mixed-Signal family | 74 | 1387 · 106 employers |
| Median days open | 35 d | 51 d (−16 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $162k |
Skills observed across this category: RF filter design, BAW, SAW, RF/Microwave theory, AWR-Microwave Office, HFSS
Who's hiring in this category
- QORVO (this employer) · 46 open roles · median 35 d
- Skyworks · 41 open roles · median 40 d
- Keysight Technologies · 24 open roles · median 174 d
- Qualcomm · 24 open roles · median 102 d
- Apple · 20 open roles · median 19 d
- Analog Devices · 12 open roles · median 57 d
How we counted: 265 open RF/Wireless Engineering (RF Frontend) roles from 34 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 5 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Analog & Mixed-Signal family row. Figures refresh nightly.