Senior Product Engineer RF and ADC

1010 Analog Devices Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage

401k program

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to lead RF and high-speed data converter development, qualification, and lab automation.

You will own evaluation, characterization, and silicon validation across multiple product lines, guiding junior engineers and collaborating with design, test, and applications teams to meet datasheet requirements. This role emphasizes robust measurement, data analysis (Python/MATLAB), and cross-functional execution to drive release

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with RF system-level thinking and beamforming concepts may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Converter evaluation & bring-up: ADC/DAC bring-up, validation on lab platforms.
• Characterization & datasheet readiness: SNR/SFDR/ENOB, noise, linearity, distortion.
• RF performance validation: Front-end alignment, gain staging, LO/clock integrity.
• Debug & root-cause isolation: Spur hunting, clock/jitter sensitivity analysis.
• Qualification leadership: Planning and executing qualification/characterization programs.
• Production/test correlation: Bench-to-ATE correlation and yield improvements.
• Automation & process improvement: Python/MATLAB automation and data reduction.

Skills

High-Speed Data Converter Validation

RF Measurements & Lab Skills

Clocking/Jitter & Signal Integrity

Spur/Noise Debugging

Lab Automation & Data Analysis

Qualification Testing

Cross-Functional Execution

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

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, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

Senior Product Development Engineer

About the Role

RF and high-speed data converter development at Analog Devices requires ownership of evaluation, characterization, and product readiness for advanced ADC/DAC products and their supporting RF signal chains. The role leads qualification and silicon validation work across multiple product lines, partners closely with design, test, and applications teams, and improves lab automation and characterization methods to ensure converter performance meets aggressive datasheet requirements and customer use cases. The position also provides technical guidance to junior engineers and helps scale repeatable validation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Converter evaluation & bring-up: ADC/DAC bring-up, functional validation, and configuration bring-up on lab platforms and evaluation boards.
• Characterization & datasheet readiness: Converter performance characterization (SNR/SFDR/ENOB, noise, linearity, distortion, spurs, bandwidth, clocking sensitivity) across PVT and operating modes; correlation of bench data to simulation/model expectations; definition of recommended settings and operating limits.
• RF performance validation: RF signal-chain validation for converter applications (front-end alignment, filtering, gain staging, LO/clock integrity, coupling paths) and translation of findings into actionable guidance.
• Debug & root-cause isolation: Spur hunting and distortion isolation, clock/jitter sensitivity analysis, interface/configuration state isolation, and cross-functional closure of silicon issues with clear hypotheses and experiment design.
• Qualification leadership: Qualification planning and execution tied to converter and RF performance requirements, including definition of stress conditions, coverage, and pass/fail criteria.
• Production/test correlation: Bench-to-ATE correlation for converter metrics; support for test content definition, limits, guard-bands, and yield robustness.
• Automation & process improvement: Measurement automation and data reduction (Python/MATLAB/instrument control), repeatable characterization “recipes,” and tooling that reduces cycle time and improves traceability.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Crisp communication of risks, results, and recommendations to design/test/apps/program stakeholders to maintain schedule and quality.

Must Have Skills

• High-Speed Data Converter Validation: Deep hands-on experience evaluating and characterizing high-speed ADCs/DACs and interpreting core performance metrics (SNR/SFDR/ENOB, IMD, ACPR/EVM concepts where relevant).
• RF Measurements & Lab Skills: Strong experience with RF bench equipment and measurement setups (signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, phase noise/jitter measurement tools, high-speed probing/fixtures).
• Clocking/Jitter & Signal Integrity Awareness: Ability to analyze clock/jitter contributors and their impact on converter performance and spurious behavior.
• Spur/Noise Debugging: Proven approach to isolate distortion/spurs via controlled experiments, configuration sweeps, and data-driven hypothesis testing.
• Lab Automation & Data Analysis: Proven ability to automate tests and analyze large datasets (Python preferred; MATLAB acceptable).
• Qualification Testing: Leadership in developing and executing qualification/characterization programs tied to product requirements.
• Cross-Functional Execution: Track record of coordinating across design/test/apps to drive issues to closure and hit milestone.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's degree preferred in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with RF system-level thinking (e.g., receiver/transmitter chains, gain budgeting, blockers/intermod considerations).
• Demonstrated technical leadership abilities.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Beamforming experience: Familiarity with phased-array concepts (array calibration, LO/clock distribution impacts, multi-channel synchronization, channel-to-channel matching, and beamforming performance metrics).

Why You’ll Love Working at ADI

At Analog Devices, you'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that's shaping the future of technology. We offer a supportive environment focused on professional growth, competitive compensation and benefits, work-life balance, and the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge projects that make a real impact on the world. You'll have access to continuous learning opportunities and mentorship from industry experts. Join us and help create the technologies that bridge the physical and digital worlds, making a tangible difference in how people live, work, and connect.

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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.

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.