Business Development Manager, RF Components

Rohde & Schwarz is seeking a motivated, technically strong Business Development Manager to grow our microwave and RF component business across the US & Canada. This customer-facing role involves promoting R&S solutions for various industries while collaborating with account teams and global resources.

Responsibilities:

• Define use cases and business strategies that position R&S products for current and emerging trends in RF component testing
• Identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities with component OEMs, module suppliers, and contract manufacturers across the region
• Provide market intelligence and customer feedback to Market Segment Management, Product Marketing, and R&D to influence product roadmaps and feature prioritization
• Serve as the go to technical resource for customers and internal teams on RF test topics
• Collaborate with Sales, AE and global Business Development teams to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated pursuit of multi site/global accounts

Requirements:

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience in business development, field/applications engineering, RF test engineering, or product marketing with RF/microwave components
• Demonstrated technical expertise with RF measurement equipment and methodologies (VNAs, spectrum/phase noise analyzers, signal sources, modulated test, calibration techniques, automation for production test)
• Strong understanding of component-level needs for R&D, characterization and production test; familiarity with industries such as mobile, aerospace and satellite
• Proven ability to engage at both technical and business levels with engineers, test leads and procurement, strong presentation and training skills
• Track record of creating pipeline and working cross functionally to develop accounts
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• In order to be considered, candidates must reside in the US and have US citizenship or permanent work authorization