Senior Application Engineer, Analog & Space Systems

Renesas; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas is seeking a Sr. Staff Applications Engineer for the HiRel product group in the United States. You will support analog products, perform device characterization, and help define new products for the space market. Strong Python, Verilog/FPGA, and SPICE/IBIS modeling knowledge is required.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team, document datasheets and application notes, and engage with customers during technical discussions and field support. A bachelor’s degree in EE is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• 7–10+ years in Applications and/or Systems Engineering in Analog IC development or circuit design.
• Strong analog/mixed-signal design knowledge and lab troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with lab equipment (power supplies, function generators, multimeters, oscilloscopes).
• Experience writing Python to automate lab bench equipment (GBIP/USB).
• Familiarity with schematic/layout concepts; Altium preferred.

Responsibilities

• Characterize devices and compile validation reports from bench testing.
• Document data sheets and application notes using FrameMaker; maintain lab notes.
• Support customers and field teams; assist in defining product features for new developments.
• Engage with Marketing/Sales during design-in activities and customer visits.
• Contribute to new product definitions with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal design

Laboratory equipment proficiency

Python scripting for lab automation

Circuit modeling (SPICE/IBIS)

Verilog (FPGA) knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium

SPICE/IBIS modeling tools

Job description

Renesas is seeking a Sr. Staff Applications Engineer for the HiRel product group in the United States. You will support analog products, perform device characterization, and help define new products for the space market. Strong Python, Verilog/FPGA, and SPICE/IBIS modeling knowledge is required.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team, document datasheets and application notes, and engage with customers during technical discussions and field support. A bachelor’s degree in EE is required.