Principal RF Application Engineer

Job Title

Principal RF Application Engineer

Role Summary

As a Principal RF Application Engineer on the RF Semiconductor team in Istanbul, you will lead phased-array design and system integration efforts, deliver demo and reference designs, and support product evaluation and customer engagements. You will collaborate with global product development and design teams to integrate silicon components into phased-array solutions.

Role requires occasional customer travel and participation in technical sales-support activities.

Experience Level

Senior - typically 10+ years of relevant experience in product applications engineering, customer technical support, or related roles.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Design and develop antennas and phased-array systems based on silicon components.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts for demo boards and customer reference designs; produce user guides and documentation.
• Evaluate products and application scenarios using bench equipment and system-level testing.
• Develop system architectures and perform system-lineup and budget simulations to optimize product integration.
• Lead development of advanced customer solutions: application tools, reference boards, and supporting software.
• Support customer visits and technical sales engagements to assess customer requirements and validate solutions.
• Perform competitive product analysis and provide strategic technical insights.
• Create and deliver technical training and documentation across the organization and to customers.

Requirements

Must-have:

• 10+ years relevant experience in RF application engineering or equivalent roles (unless offset by advanced degree).
• Practical experience in antenna design and phased-array systems.
• Proficiency with EM simulation tools and system-level budget/signal-chain simulations.
• Hands-on experience with schematic capture and PCB layout for RF demo/reference boards.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with customers, support sales visits, and travel approximately 10%.
• Results-oriented, able to work under ambiguity, and comfortable taking calculated risks.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience developing application software/tools and complex reference designs for RF systems.
• Experience performing detailed competitive analyses and product comparisons.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master's or PhD preferred. The posting explicitly states advanced degrees (MS/PhD) are preferred and that less experience may be acceptable with a relevant Master's or Doctorate.

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.