Design Evaluation Engineer

Analog Devices; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Limerick, Ireland, invites a Design Evaluation Engineer to join the RF Semiconductors group. You will work on high-performance RF and microwave components for wireless infrastructure, radar, and test equipment.

You will design evaluation boards, develop bench software, and analyze measurement data to guide product improvements, collaborating with design, applications and test teams. The role requires a Master’s in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, network analysers, power meters).
• Python scripting to automate bench measurements.
• Knowledge of RF measurements (S-parameters, phase noise, gain, noise figure).
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design evaluation board hardware to interface with test instruments and DUT.
• Develop bench evaluation software to perform measurement sweeps.
• Identify suitable equipment and develop new measurement methodologies.
• Independently evaluate, characterise and troubleshoot mixed-signal bench setups.
• Compile measurement reports and summaries for stakeholders and customers.
• Format, analyse and draw conclusions from data; present product improvements.
• Collaborate with on-site Design, Applications and Test groups to meet requirements.

Skills

RF measurements

Python scripting

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analysers

Network analysers

Power meters

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.

Design Evaluation Engineer

The RF Design Evaluation group, based in Limerick, Ireland, is part of the RF Semiconductors (RFS) division within the Aerospace & Defence & Communications (ADC) Business Unit of Analog Devices. The group works in conjunction with the design, applications and test development teams to develop high-performance RF and microwave components. These products include stand-alone integer-N and fractional-N PLL synthesizers, as well as more highly integrated products comprising PLLs, VCOs, LNAs, mixers, modulators, filters and up/down converters.

The main application areas for these products are wireless infrastructure (base stations, microwave point-to-point backhaul links), radar systems and microwave test and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design evaluation board hardware to interface with test instruments and communicate with the device under test.


• Develop bench evaluation software to perform measurement sweeps during the device characterisation phase.


• Identify suitable equipment and develop new measurement methodologies to better aid the evaluation process.


• Independently evaluate, characterise and troubleshoot mixed-signal bench setups and test solutions.


• Compile measurement reports and summaries that can be shared with internal stakeholders and customers.


• Format, analyse and draw valid conclusions from measurement data, and present product improvement recommendations to the wider development team as required.


• Work closely with the on-site Design, Applications and Test Development groups to ensure products meet customer requirements and are released to market within the agreed product development schedule.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s/primary degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) with 3 years of relevant experience.


• Familiarity with RF test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, network analysers and power meters (full training will be provided).


• Familiarity with Python scripting to automate bench measurements using test instruments.


• General knowledge of RF measurements such as compression, phase noise, gain, spurious emissions, S-parameter measurements and noise figure.


• Strong troubleshooting, rework and sound judgement skills.


• Strong written and communication skills.


• Strong organisational skills.

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: No

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days