RF/MW Principal Field Applications Engineer

Cadence; Feldkirchen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday per year

Group Pension Plan

JobRad

EGYM Wellpass

Lunch vouchers

5 days paid time to volunteer

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Great Place to Work© & Fortune 100 org

Job summary

Cadence in Munich is seeking an RF/MW Principal Field Applications Engineer to collaborate with customers and the sales team, run design challenges, perform product demonstrations, and develop practical solutions with Cadence AWR.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in RF/MW circuit design, hands-on experience with Cadence AWR or other EDA tools, EM simulation, and the ability to lead technical engagements. Proficiency in English and German is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of RF/MW circuit design experience.
• Experience with Cadence AWR or other EDA tools.
• Experience with electromagnetic (EM) simulation.
• Ability to lead customer engagements and provide solutions.
• Strong communication skills in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical guidance and training on Cadence AWR Design Environment software to customers and prospects
• Contribute to technical evaluations and benchmarks
• Consult with customers to understand their requirements and share feedback with internal teams
• Plan and manage customer activities in line with market development strategy and give sales updates
• Partner with R&D to identify and prioritize product improvements
• Monitor and report on market and competitor activity
• Deliver technical presentations at Cadence and industry events (occasional)

Skills

RF/MW circuit design

EM simulation

Problem solving

Technical leadership

Communication

English & German

Education

BSEE or equivalent

Tools

Cadence AWR

EM simulation tools

Linux

Python

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.

Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Title:

RF/MW Principal Field Applications Engineer

Location:

Munich, Germany

Reports to:

Applications Engineering (AE) Director, AWR EMEA

Job Overview

As a Field Applications Engineer for Cadence AWR, you’ll work with customers and our sales team to understand their RF and microwave (RF/MW) design challenges, run product demonstrations and develop solutions. You’ll also provide the support and training that helps customers succeed with our software. We’d love to hear from engineers who have designed RF/MW circuits and communication systems using Cadence AWR or other electronic design automation (EDA) tools.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver technical guidance and training on Cadence AWR Design Environment software to customers and prospects
• Contribute to technical evaluations and benchmarks
• Consult with customers to understand their requirements, and share that feedback with the relevant internal teams
• Plan and manage customer and prospect activities in line with the agreed market development strategy, and give sales managers regular account status updates
• Partner with research and development (R&D) to identify and prioritize product improvements
• Monitor and report on market and competitor activity, including visit reports and other relevant information
• Deliver technical presentations at Cadence and industry events (occasional)

Job Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in RF/MW circuit design, such as amplifiers, mixers and filters
• Experience designing RF/MW circuits and communication systems using Cadence AWR software or other electronic design automation (EDA) tools
• Experience with electromagnetic (EM) simulation
• Ability to anticipate technical challenges and develop creative solutions
• Ability to technically lead on a wide range of customer engagements
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent
• Proficiency in English and German

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• MMIC (monolithic microwave integrated circuit) or RFIC (radio frequency integrated circuit) experience is beneficial, though not essential
• Familiarity with Linux and Python is an advantage

Check What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• 30 days holiday per year
• Group Pension Plan
• JobRad
• EGYM Wellpass
• Lunch vouchers
• 5 days paid time to volunteer to give back to our communities
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• The opportunity to work for a Great Place to Work© & Fortune 100 organization

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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