Senior Field Applications Engineer (FAE)

Job Title

Senior Field Applications Engineer (FAE)

Role Summary

Provide technical support to Aerospace & Defense strategic and key accounts in EMEA, focusing on RF, high-speed data converters, MEMS and related systems. Act as the technical bridge between customers and Analog Devices product teams to drive design-in from early engagement through mass production.

Primary geographic focus: Italian and French Aerospace & Defense ecosystem and the Space market across Italy, France, and Spain.

Experience Level

Senior — typically more than 10 years of engineering or semiconductor experience.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include:

• Drive and manage early technical engagement, proposals, and evaluation activities with customers.
• Identify customer platform requirements and translate them into product and system recommendations.
• Provide hands-on design and specification support, including technical deep dives and evaluations.
• Coordinate with internal Business Units and Systems Engineering to solve customer problems and advance designs to production.
• Resolve technical issues throughout the sales cycle and take ownership of customer-facing technical actions.
• Support product definition and development by relaying customer feedback and application requirements.
• Travel to customer sites (solo or with Account Managers) for sales discussions, demonstrations, or onsite support.
• Maintain up-to-date product, technology, and system-level knowledge.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with customer experts and engineering management.

Requirements

Must-have skills and constraints:

• More than 10 years experience in engineering and/or the semiconductor industry.
• Prior experience with semiconductor requirements for Space applications.
• Experience with high-speed RF, high-speed data converters, and RF clocking.
• Understanding of radar, communications, space, and avionics architectures.
• Proven customer project management and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; able to collaborate with global teams.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Available to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Driver's license required.
• Languages: Italian and French (C1), English (B2).

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (BS/MS in Electrical Engineering).

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.