Engineering Lead - Software Defined Radio & RF Systems

Analog Devices; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Vision & Dental

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in the United States seeks an experienced Engineering Lead to drive the development, validation, and production release of Software Defined Radio (SDR) and mixed-signal solutions.

You will guide products from silicon bring-up to market, mentor engineers, and influence technical strategy across RF, embedded software, and system architecture. You will lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with IC design, software, applications, test engineering, and marketing to define and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in development/validation of wireless systems.
• Leadership of technical programs or teams in RF/wireless.
• Strong expertise in SDR, RF, transceivers, and mixed-signal architectures.
• Hands-on RF test equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Own evaluation, characterization, and validation for SDR/transceiver platforms.
• Drive silicon bring-up through production release and deployment.
• Lead RF, mixed-signal, and embedded software verification efforts.
• Define product strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor engineers and influence architecture and validation methods.
• Present findings to engineering leadership.

Skills

Software Defined Radio

RF systems

Transceivers

Mixed-signal architectures

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

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.

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.

Engineering Lead - Software Defined Radio & RF Systems

Shape the Future of Wireless Communications

At Analog Devices (ADI), we're building the technologies that power the world's most advanced communications, aerospace, defense, industrial, and connectivity applications. We're seeking an experienced Senior Product Engineer to lead the development, validation, and production release of next-generation Software Defined Radio (SDR) and mixed-signal solutions.

This is a high-impact technical leadership role where you'll work at the intersection of RF, mixed-signal design, embedded software, and system architecture. You'll guide products from early silicon development through full production release while mentoring engineers and influencing technical strategy across cross-functional teams.

If you're passionate about solving complex technical challenges, leading multidisciplinary teams, and bringing innovative wireless products to market, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Lead Advanced SDR Product Development

• Own product evaluation, characterization, and validation activities for cutting-edge SDR and transceiver platforms.
• Drive products from initial silicon bring-up through manufacturing release and customer deployment.
• Serve as a technical leader for RF, mixed-signal, and embedded software verification initiatives.

Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence

• Partner closely with IC design, software, applications, test engineering, systems, and marketing teams to define and execute product strategies.
• Act as the technical focal point for complex product issues, customer escalations, and performance optimization efforts.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while fostering best practices across engineering teams.
• Influence future platform architectures, validation methodologies, and automation strategies.

Solve Challenging Wireless Engineering Problems

• Debug and analyze complex RF and mixed-signal systems across a variety of operating conditions.
• Perform advanced RF measurements including EVM, noise figure, phase noise, linearity, spurious analysis, and S-parameter characterization.
• Validate digital signal processing (DSP), embedded software, analog, and digital functionality within highly integrated radio platforms.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Drive Automation & Operational Excellence

• Develop automated validation and characterization solutions using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++, or similar tools.
• Improve test efficiency, measurement accuracy, and product quality through innovative automation techniques.
• Help define laboratory strategies, equipment investments, and next-generation validation frameworks.

What We're Looking For.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience developing, validating, or bringing complex wireless communication systems to market.
• Demonstrated success leading technical programs, projects, or engineering teams within RF, wireless, or mixed-signal environments.
• Strong expertise in Software Defined Radio, RF systems, transceivers, ADCs, DACs, and mixed-signal architectures.
• Hands-on experience with RF test and measurement equipment including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
• Deep understanding of RF performance metrics including EVM, noise figure, phase noise, spurious performance, linearity, and S-parameters.
• Experience working across hardware, software, and systems engineering disciplines.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading engineers, projects, or technical workstreams within a product development environment.
• Experience with embedded software verification and ARM-based systems.
• Background in cellular, satellite communications, aerospace/defense, broadband, wireless infrastructure, or communications systems.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++, or C#.
• Experience collaborating with firmware and DSP teams to define and validate advanced signal processing algorithms.

Why Join ADI?

At ADI, you'll have the opportunity to work on breakthrough technologies that connect the physical and digital worlds. You'll collaborate with world-class engineers, influence products used across global communications markets, and play a key role in shaping the future of wireless connectivity.

In this role, you'll enjoy:

• Significant technical ownership and visibility.
• Opportunities to lead and mentor engineering teams.
• Exposure to cutting-edge RF and Software Defined Radio technologies.
• Collaboration with some of the industry's most respected technical experts.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

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.

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Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $110,385 to $151,808.

• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.
• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.