Staff Engineer, Systems Application - Aerospace and Defense

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System Applications Engineer

The Customer Solutions Enablement Group (CSE) group is seeking a System Applications Engineer to join our customer-facing product reference designs team. Who will be responsible for supporting a broad range of industry leading high-performance solutions and standard products for end applications such as instrumentation, aerospace, defense, and communication systems.

The System Applications Engineer is responsible for application development, product engineering, and support of high-performance software-controlled RF modules. As part of a cross functional team, the System Applications Engineer performs definition, development, implementation and documentation of the reference designs driven by customer needs. This includes working directly with the software and HDL teams to define and implement the functionalities needed by the system level applications; as well as providing technical support for our global customers.

Responsibilities include:

  • Architect, collaborate upon, and maintain system level reference designs
  • Work in close collaboration with the hardware and software teams for developing new platforms and enhancing the capabilities of the current platforms
  • Writing and publishing collateral such as Application Notes, Tech Briefs, Technical Articles, Training Material etc.
  • Provide customer support through various mediums
  • Support technical customer visits, to help them resolve designs issues
  • Manage and coordinate multiple projects that run simultaneously
  • Create technical presentations for industrial and academic venues

Essential skills and competencies:
  • BS in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Science (CS) with minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the design, implementation, and support of communications, radar or general RF systems
  • Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Basic understanding of embedded hardware architectures including AMD/Xilinx or Altera/Intel FPGAs and SoCs
  • Basic understanding of digital signal processing and frequency analysis
  • Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of software development languages, including but not limited to C, Python, MATLAB and shell scripting
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Linux based development
  • Strong understanding of electronics and embedded systems
  • Have the ability to work independently and in a team to develop innovative solutions
  • Ability to comprehend large and complex technical documentation bases quickly

Desired but not required:
  • MS in EE or CS
  • Understanding of high-speed data interfaces such as JESD204 and LVDS
  • Knowledge and understanding of mixed signal systems implementations

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except s, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $131,285 to $190,108.
  • Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
  • This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.
  • This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.
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