Director Software Defined Radio R&D

Emerson
Dresden, Germany
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Job source

Tech stack

Computer Engineering Information Technology Software Defined Radio

Job description

To accelerate our Test & Measurement growth, the RF Division is looking for an R&D Director (m/f/d), Software Defined Radio Delivery Lead to lead multiple product development teams across the world. The role requires exceptional leadership to lead a team of senior engineers while coordinating across Discipline Leads, Product Managers, and Project Managers. The primary focus will be to drive roadmap execution excellence across a set of SDR investments to meet our customers? evolving needs and serve a fast-paced, growing market. Delivery Leads are responsible for ensuring that products, projects, or programs are delivered successfully on time, within scope, and with the required quality. In addition, Delivery Leads are responsible for product health, customer escalations, continuous improvement, innovation programs, and for defining the product roadmap to drive long-term growth and strategic vision. Delivery Leads ultimately sit at the intersection of execution, coordination, and stakeholder management, and act as the glue between business, engineering, and operations. This is a significant set of responsibilities, and Delivery Leads must have the structure and support in place to empower a relentless focus on delivering our commitments and maximizing business value. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Drive process and product innovation while delivering on the business mission for RF based, SDR products and acting as the subject matter expert for project and program execution, priority, and status across new product development. Establish the SDR roadmap, execution strategy and priority. Influence without authority by establishing high trust relationships with cross-functional stakeholders (manufacturing, marketing, services, System R&D). Accelerate product development across broad areas that encompasses multiple engineering disciplines like software, digital, RF, and mechanical by identifying continuous improvement opportunities. Communicates regularly with executive leadership and strategic customers on product development status. Responds to market trends by working closely with product management and product architects to curate process development and product roadmaps. Create KPIs to measure and to track overall new product development efficiency. Influence product R&D to take immediate action based on KPIs. Advise executives and R&D leadership on resource and schedule tradeoff decisions. Work with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and other Operations functions to ensure portfolio health and deliver products to meet customer needs. Who You Are: You set stretch goals and objectives, pushing individuals and teams to perform at higher levels. You look beyond the obvious and don?t stop at the first answers. You quickly and decisively take actions in fast-changing, unpredictable situations. You leverage each team member?s unique background to achieve team goals. You consistently apply a business acumen and marketplace focus when prioritizing actions. For This Role, You Will Need:

Requirements

Bachelor?s or Master?s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. 15+ years of experience in the Test and Measurement or related electronics industries. Deep technical knowledge of a particular wireless communication and electronics test market segment or application. Broad experience across Mixed-Signal, RF, wireless communication, and aerospace test applications. Proven ability to lead, with 5+ years of experience to manage and to develop senior technical talent. Experience in working with dynamic cultures & countries, as part of a global organization in a hybrid position with a primary onsite work arrangement and the flexibility for remote work Excellent verbal and written English skills required. Travel: This role is expected to travel internationally with 10% travel expectations.

About the company

Emerson Test & Measurement (T&M) enables fast and cost-effective design, validation, and test of innovative semiconductor, wireless prototyping, and electronics as a best-in-class test and measurement company. Within Product R&D, inside the RF Products Division, we build complex and innovative RF Test and Measurement products, including our exciting Software Defined Radio (SDR) platform with the market leading USRP devices., At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives?because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-emerson) Our Commitment to Our People At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world?s most complex problems ? for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You?ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you?ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let?s go. Let?s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let?s go, together. Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation, Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you?re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you?ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team ? let?s go! No calls or agencies please. Requisition ID : 26006918 Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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