Application Engineer

Ampleon; Toulouse; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampleon is seeking a highly skilled RF Application Engineer to join its NPI Multi‑Market team, based in Nijmegen or Toulouse. You will design, simulate and validate advanced RF power reference designs, collaborating with customers to define requirements and deliver robust demos, while supporting integration and reliability across international sites.

Strong expertise in RF power amplifiers (100 W+), simulations (ADS/MWO, 3D EM) and PCB prototyping is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in RF design.
• For Nijmegen location: at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• For Toulouse location: significant professional experience in RF design is required.
• Experience with high‑power amplifier design (>100 W), PCB layout, prototyping and troubleshooting.
• Understand specifics of all classes of operation and the ability to design them.
• Experience with RF simulation tools such as ADS/MWO and 3D EM simulation.
• Experience with all regular RF equipment and measurement techniques.
• For Nijmegen location: proven track record of completing multiple successful complex integrations of products in customer applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulation and performance measurements of advanced high performing demo boards.
• Define with the customer the key requirements for their specific reference design and evaluate this reference design accordingly.
• Technically support our customers to ensure a successful integration of our products in the customer environment (RF performance, matching, thermal design, reliability, lifetime).
• Address and solve with the customer their most complex system issues.
• Writing Application Notes on specific features and usage of our products.
• Do detailed benchmarking of our products against competing products to determine competitive edge.
• Propose and define innovative products based on customer interactions to meet market trends.
• Actively build and maintain a network of contacts in own and related fields to gain and share knowledge.
• Participation in customer visits at Ampleon sites and customer sites.
• Operate in an international environment with over 35 nationalities in cross‑functional teams.

Skills

RF design

High-power amplifier design

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Customer focus

English communication

Education

Master’s degree in electrical engineering (RF Power & Microwave)

Tools

ADS/MWO

3D EM simulation

Job description

Created in 2015 and headquartered in the Netherlands, Ampleon is shaped by nearly 60 years of RF Power leadership. The company envisions to advance society through innovative RF solutions based on GaN and LDMOS technologies.

Ampleon is dedicated to being the partner of choice by delivering high-quality, high-performance RF products with its world-class talent. The portfolio offers flexibility in scaling design and production for any volume and addresses applications for 5G NR infrastructure, industrial, scientific, medical, broadcast, navigation and safety radio applications.

Proven reliability, secure supply and excellent product consistency enable highest manufacturing yields for customers who benefit from Ampleon being a one-stop partner for RF power solutions. For more details, please visit www.ampleon.com.

We are looking for a highly skilled RF Application Engineer to join our NPI Multi-Market team. This team of RF Power Application Engineers is located across Smithfield (USA), Nijmegen (The Netherlands) and Shanghai (China). Collectively this team designs demos and reference designs complemented by design‑in support to customers in the Multi‑Market segment. These demos and reference designs target different application areas like ISM, Healthcare, Broadcast, Radar, and Mobile Radio. The location of the RF Power Application Engineer position can be either Nijmegen or Toulouse (France).

This role requires a deep understanding of advanced RF power amplifier architectures, including complex, high‑efficiency topologies such as Class‑E/EF2. You will be challenged by optimizing efficiency, linearity, gain, and thermal performance. You will also bring hands‑on experience with key semiconductor technologies such as LDMOS and GaN‑on‑SiC.

Key responsibilities

• Design, simulation and performance measurements of advanced high performing demo boards.
• Define with the customer the key requirements for their specific reference design and design and evaluate this reference design accordingly.
• Technically support our customers to ensure a successful integration of our products in the customer environment. Key support to give is on: RF performance, matching architecture, thermal design, reliability and product lifetime.
• Address and solve with the customer their most complex system issues.
• Writing Application Notes on specific features and usage of our products.
• Do detailed benchmarking of our products against competing products to further determine our competitive edge.
• Based on customer interactions, propose and define innovative products to meet market trends and maintain our competitiveness .
• Actively build and maintain a network of contacts in own and related fields to gain and share knowledge.
• Professional active participation in customer visits at the Ampleon site and at the customer site.
• A position in an international environment with over 35 nationalities working in cross‑functional teams
• A 'flat' organization with an informal, flexible, and hands‑on culture
• Growth opportunities to develop your career within Ampleon
• A competitive salary package and bonus program
• A variety of engaging and inspiring events throughout the year

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Relevant experience in RF design.
  • For our Nijmegen location:we are looking for at least 6 years of relevant experience.
  • For our Toulouse location: significant professional experience in RF design is required.
• Experience with high‑power amplifier design >100 W, PCB layout, prototyping and troubleshooting.
• Understand specifics of all classes of operation and the ability to design them.
• Experience with RF simulation tools such as ADS/MWO and 3D EM simulation.
• Experience with all regular RF equipment and measurement techniques.
• Ability to analyze and resolve highly complex technical problems.
• For our Nijmegen location: a proven track record demonstrating completion of multiple successful complex integrations of products in customer application environments.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent, with a specialization in RF Power & Microwave.

Preffered Skills:

We are looking for someone who:

• Is curious and eager to grow in RF/Microwave techniques and Power Amplifier Design.
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex integration challenges.
• Hasa driven and pro‑active, hands‑on attitude, with the ability to take initiative.
• Is a strong team player and has good communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong teamwork skills in an international environment.
• Has a strong customer focus and is able to build trusted relationships while balancing the interests of the customer and Ampleon.
• Communicates effectively in English.
  • For our Toulouse location:French is an advantage but is not mandatory.