Staff Engineer, Field Applications

Analog Devices, Inc.; Newbury; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a Field Systems Applications Engineer to serve as the primary technical interface to aerospace, defense, and emerging autonomy customers in the United Kingdom.

You will influence system architectures and lead design efforts across RF, radar, EW, and autonomous platforms. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in applications or systems engineering, deep semiconductor knowledge, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 7+ years in Applications Engineering, Field Systems Engineering, or Systems Engineering.
• Broad semiconductor knowledge: analog, data converters, power, RF/microwave.
• Experience in Radar systems.
• Electronic warfare.
• Military communications.
• Software-defined radio.
• MEMS IMUs and navigation systems.
• Autonomous platforms / drones.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• System-Level Technical Engagement: act as trusted technical advisor to defense startups, scale-ups, and primes.
• Architecture & Reference Design Leadership: support customers in partitioning system architectures.
• Program Acceleration: help customers reduce time to field and accelerate production.
• Market & Ecosystem Development: build defense/autonomy ecosystem in the United Kingdom.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

System engineering

Radar

Electronic warfare

RF/Microwave

Software-defined radio

MEMS IMUs

Autonomous drones

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Field Systems Applications Engineer to serve as the primary technical interface to aerospace, defense, and emerging autonomy customers. This individual will engage at the system architecture level, helping customers design and deploy advanced RF, microwave, communications, and navigation subsystems for drones, autonomous platforms, radar, and electronic warfare applications. This is not a traditional component-level applications role. The focus is system solution enablement — spanning semiconductor, module, and subsystem integration.

Key Responsibilities

• System-Level Technical Engagement Act as trusted technical advisor to defense startups, scale-ups, and established primes Engage across full architectures: RF signal chains (DC–40+ GHz) Radar and electronic warfare subsystems Software-defined radio platforms MEMS-based inertial navigation and stabilization Power distribution and data conversion Guide customers from concept through prototype and into production
• Architecture & Reference Design Leadership Support customers in partitioning system architectures Recommend semiconductor, module, and subsystem solutions Enable sensor fusion architectures combining RF, navigation, and digital processing Drive reuse of evaluation boards, prototypes, and rapid-iteration hardware
• Program Acceleration Help customers reduce time to field Minimize unnecessary qualification cycles through intelligent reuse strategies Bridge internal engineering teams (RF, MEMS, software, power) with external customer programs Provide structured technical feedback to influence internal product roadmaps
• Market & Ecosystem Development Support expansion of defense and autonomy ecosystems in United Kingdom Identify emerging drone, EW, and radar programs early Strengthen relationships with system integrators and government-linked organizations

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 7+ years in Applications Engineering, Field Systems Engineering, or Systems Engineering
• Broad semiconductor knowledge: analog, data converters, power, RF/microwave
• Experience in one or more of the following: Radar systems
• Electronic warfare
• Military communications
• Software-defined radio
• MEMS IMUs and navigation systems
• Autonomous platforms / drones
• Fluent English

What Success Looks Like

• Customers view you as a system-level partner, not a component supplier
• You influence architectural decisions early in the design cycle
• You enable rapid prototype-to-production transitions
• You strengthen the company’s credibility in advanced defense subsystems

Export Licensing

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 US Citizens, 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.

Equal Opportunity

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Details

Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

Company Culture

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X. Come join ADI – a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare. ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.