Staff Engineer, System Applications Engineer

Job Title

Staff Engineer, System Applications Engineer

Role Summary

Engineer system-level applications for ADI's RF communication and ADEF platforms, focusing on embedded software, FPGA IP, and application software for customers in industrial, automotive, aerospace & defense, healthcare, and communications.

Work on a cross-functional, customer-facing solutions team to define, develop, document, and support integrated system solutions and provide technical training and support.

Experience Level

Senior — minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in embedded software and RF communication systems engineering.

Responsibilities

Deliver system-level solutions, from architecture through validation, and support customers and field teams.

• Architect, develop, and maintain embedded software for processor-, FPGA-, and microcontroller-based platforms.
• Develop and integrate FPGA IP and embedded software for application-specific solutions.
• Perform system bring-up, validation, lab integration, hardware–software co-debug, RF testing, and performance characterization on ADEF platforms.
• Gather system and application requirements from customers and field teams and translate them into technical solutions and system architectures.
• Collaborate with global engineering, marketing, and applications teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Provide customer support and contribute to customer enablement activities and technical training.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• Strong experience with embedded Linux software development.
• Experience with FPGA-based systems and FPGA IP development targeting AMD/Xilinx or Intel (Altera) platforms.
• Proficiency in C and C++; experience with shell scripting.
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink for model-based design and code generation.
• Familiarity with source-code management tools (Git, SVN), cross-compilers, and in-circuit debugging tools.
• Excellent system-level design, problem-solving, and analytical debugging skills.
• Strong understanding of electronics, embedded systems, and RF communication protocols.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams; effective customer-facing communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for customer engagements and field support (approximately 10%).

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in design, implementation, and support of embedded software for RF communication systems.

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.