Staff Product Applications Engineer — RF/Microwave

Job Title

Staff Product Applications Engineer — RF/Microwave

Role Summary

Provide product- and system-level technical support to customers across aerospace & defense, communications, instrumentation and other markets. Lead development of application software, reference boards and tools, validate product performance from baseband to D‑Band, and act as a technical authority for customers and internal teams.

This senior role works cross-functionally to bring products to market, mentor junior engineers, and resolve complex integration and qualification challenges.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 8+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide system-level application support and resolve complex customer integration issues.
• Lead development of application tools, drivers, reference boards, and demo hardware/software.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and sales to guide product development and accelerate market introduction.
• Define and execute validation and qualification test plans to verify product specifications and operational limits.
• Serve as subject-matter expert and mentor junior engineers.
• Conduct competitive analysis and produce comparison materials and strategic insights.
• Support customers in integration, testing, and qualification for specialized markets.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred qualifications (concise):

• Must-have: Advanced system architecture and system-level design expertise for RF/µWave/mmWave applications.
• Proven ability to independently develop application tools, reference boards and software that demonstrate product capabilities.
• Demonstrated cross-disciplinary collaboration and strong technical communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving complex technical challenges.
• Deep knowledge of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products and RF components (e.g., mixers, converters, modulators, beamformers, tunable filters, detectors).
• Experience in validation and qualification testing for specialized markets.
• Ability to evaluate competing products and provide actionable competitive insights.
• Nice-to-have: Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical projects; hands-on experience across wide frequency ranges up to D‑Band.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is required; Master's degree preferred. The posting references approximately 8+ years of experience in product applications engineering, customer technical support, or related roles.

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.