Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer at Qorvo will lead the Defense & Aerospace SSPA product development team, focusing on innovative design solutions for RF power amplifiers used in defense communications, radar, and electronic warfare applications.

• Design high-power electronics/RF modules, enclosures, and LRUs to withstand extreme environmental conditions.
• Conduct detailed design of power and signal distribution systems.
• Perform FEA simulations of PCBAs to predict temperatures and implement thermal control schemes.
• Collaborate with RF, Electrical, Test, and Manufacturing Engineers, and Program Management.
• Lead peer and program design reviews.
• Maintain bills of materials (BOM) and manage revision/version control.
• Compose design verification test plans (DVT) and qualification test plans.

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 12+ years of experience in developing RF hardware and electronics enclosures for defense or aerospace applications.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) and FEA simulations (Ansys preferred).
• Experience with cooling systems for high-powered electronics.
• Strong background in structural, thermal, and vibration FEA analysis.
• Practical experience with MIL-STD requirements for compliant electronics design.
• Must be a US Citizen eligible for a Security Clearance.