Senior Applications Engineer (m/f/d)

Emerson Electric; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks an experienced Applications Engineer in Reading, UK, to support Aerospace/Defense customers. This role requires strong technical skills, leadership, and ability to collaborate with teams on design projects. A bachelor's degree in a STEM field and extensive RF test engineering experience are essential to ensure customer success and drive product innovation.

Qualifications

• 4 years of RF test engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance for UK-caveated programmes.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% (UK and EMEA).

Responsibilities

• Provide test and measurement system design consulting for Aerospace/Defense customers.
• Create technology demonstrator systems and application notes.
• Capture Voice of the Customer feedback for R&D team.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Problem Solving

Customer Engagement

Collaboration

Education

STEM-related bachelor's degree

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

PXI systems

Job description

The NI EMEA ADG BU Application Engineering Team is seeking to hire an experienced Applications Engineer (AE) based in Reading (UK) fully dedicated to support our Top Accounts in UK and in EMEA.

Applications Engineers demonstrate the highest level of technical capability and engineering skills as they ensure NI and customer success. This is a unique role that requires strong technical leadership, desire to work with people, and personal drive. Applications Engineers serve as trusted consultants who stay abreast of industry and technology trends. Successful Applications Engineers effectively balance time between customer and internal activities that demonstrate their knowledge of NI products and customer applications.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provide test and measurement system design consulting for Aerospace/Defense customers in collaboration with Sales team
• Create technology demonstrator systems and application notes in collaboration with Aerospace/Defense Business Managers and R&D team
• Capture Voice of the Customer feedback for R&D team

Who You Are:

You balance planning with actions. You identify issues and map out a process to resolve them. You drill down to root causes, gather relevant information and share it with collaborators. You include others in making decisions and craft a consensus approach. You research initiatives and try new approaches. You flex your style to accommodate differences. You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• STEM-related bachelor's degree
• 4 years of RF test engineering experience
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance for UK-caveated programmes
• Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for the position due to the nature of our work
• Availability to travel up to 20% (UK and EMEA)

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Aerospace/Defense test engineering experience
• Proven experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and FPGA development
• Experience designing and implementing test and measurement systems using PXI systems with LabVIEW/LabVIEW FPGA or Python software development toolchains

Our Culture & Commitment to You :
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.
The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.
Moreover, our global volunteer employee resource groups will empower you to connect with peers that share the same interest, promote diversity and inclusion and positively contribute to communities around us.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional needs. From competitive benefits plans and comprehensive medical care to equitable opportunities for growth and development we strive to create a workplace that is supportive and rewarding. Our work schedule aims at creating new levels of growth, build a stronger community and provide greater professional development for our employees.
Make this great opportunity yours!