Staff System Applications Engineer

1110 AD UK; Newbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to design multi‑channel RF receivers and transmitters for phased‑array, radar, EW, satellite and military communications, translating system requirements into next‑generation product definitions.

You will guide customers through system integration, collaborate with internal applications and marketing teams, and apply MATLAB, Python, and C/C++ software to deliver practical solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of applicable engineering experience in RF/analog/digital design.
• Strong knowledge of RF cascade, gain, noise figure and linearity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design multi-channel RF receivers and transmitters for phased-array, radar, EW, satellite and military communications.
• Develop RF/analog/digital hardware and software from concept through productization.
• Analyze signal chains using RF cascade concepts like gain, noise figure and linearity.
• Collaborate with applications and marketing to translate system requirements into product definitions.
• Guide customers through system integration, troubleshooting and testing.

Skills

MATLAB

Python scripting

C/C++ programming

RF fundamentals

Analog/Mixed-signal fundamentals

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

PCB design tools

Spectrum analyzer

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Power supplies

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. If you are not afraid of a different challenge every day, if you enjoy learning about a wide variety of technologies and if you want to meet, and develop relationships with customers all over the world, then a career in Analog Devices Applications Engineering team could be for you. ADI's Applications Engineers enable the interface between the world’s leading analog, mixed-signal and digital signal processing provider and its customers. Whether that involves creating content for customers (e.g. hardware, software, or documentation) or supporting customers from their architecture design right through to issues that occur in the field, Applications Engineers play a vital role in every customer engagement at Analog Devices.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design multi-channel digital receivers and transmitters for phased-array, radar, electronic warfare, satellite communication and military communication markets
• Develop RF digital converter centric hardware & software from concept (block diagrams) through productization
• Analyze signal chains using RF cascade concepts like Gain, noise figure, linearity, and power.
• Engage with internal applications and marketing team members to translate their system requirements into next generation product definitions
• Guide customers through system integration, troubleshooting and testing

Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate should be self-motivated, capable of accepting responsibility and show initiative in identifying and solving challenging technical problems.
• BS Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with 7+ years of applicable job experience
• Strong knowledge of RF, analog, digital and mixed-signal fundamentals
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Written and verbal communications skills is a must
• Strong teamwork and inter-personal skills
• RF cascade analysis (gain, spurious, linearity, noise figure, etc.) and/or mixed signal experience
• Phased-array, radar, electronic warfare, satellite communication or military communication experience a plus
• Printed circuit board design experience and exposure to PCB design tools a plus
• Lab diagnostic equipment (spectrum analyzer, signal generators, power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python scripting and C/C++ software programming a plus #LI-CC1

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.

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