Instrumentation Systems Design Engineer

Analog Devices, Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401k

Paid vacation

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Massachusetts seeks a RF/high-speed instrumentation engineer to join the Instrumentation System Solutions team.

You will design, prototype, and validate advanced instrumentation platforms alongside hardware, software, FPGA, and systems engineers. The role targets candidates with a MS or equivalent experience in RF, wireless, or high-speed electronics and offers opportunities to grow expertise, work on real-world customer challenges, and contribute to design documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant RF/high-speed electronics experience.
• Familiar with system-level design and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and validation of instrumentation solutions.
• Perform RF/high-speed signal chain analysis and evaluation.
• Create and characterize proof-of-concept systems and reference designs.

Skills

RF/ microwave systems

High-speed signaling

Python/MATLAB

Analytical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

MS degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Keysight ADS

SystemVue

Python/C/C++

Job description

Come join Analog Devices (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. 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 the Role

The Instrumentation System Solutions team develops advanced solutions for electronic test and measurement and Automated Test Equipment (ATE) applications using Analog Devices' industry-leading technologies. We are seeking an enthusiastic engineer with a strong foundation in RF, high-speed electronics, and system-level problem solving to help develop next-generation instrumentation platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced hardware, software, FPGA, and systems engineers to design, prototype, and validate innovative solutions that solve real-world customer challenges. This position is ideal for candidates with an M.S. degree or early-career industry experience in RF, wireless communications, instrumentation, high-speed electronics, or related fields who are looking to grow their expertise in complex instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and validation of instrumentation solutions for test and measurement applications.
• Perform RF and high-speed signal chain analysis, simulation, and performance evaluation.
• Design and characterize proof-of-concept systems and reference designs using ADI products.
• Conduct laboratory testing and data analysis to validate system performance.
• Assist in troubleshooting system-level challenges through simulation, modeling, and hands-on experimentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and develop innovative system solutions.
• Contribute to technical documentation, application notes, demonstration platforms, and customer-facing collateral.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to engineering teams and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Coursework, internship, research, or industry experience in RF, wireless communications, instrumentation, high-speed electronics, or related areas.
• Knowledge of high-speed, RF, and/or mmWave systems and familiarity with system-level design and simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, Keysight ADS, or SystemVue.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar programming languages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree with a concentration in RF, microwave engineering, communications systems, or signal processing.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, or vector network analyzers.
• Experience gained through graduate research, internships, co-ops, or industry roles involving RF or high-speed systems.
• Exposure to instrumentation, automated test equipment (ATE), FPGA-based systems, DSP, or mixed-signal hardware.
• Familiarity with signal chain analysis and system performance tradeoff evaluation.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and a passion for learning new technologies.

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. EEO is the Law: Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law.

Job Req Type: Graduate Job Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $87,188 to $119,906. 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.

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.