Staff Engineer, Product Applications

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Staff Embedded Systems Engineer – RF Systems

 

About the Role

We are seeking a Staff Embedded Systems Engineer with deep expertise in RF systems to lead the design, development, and optimization of embedded platforms that enable next-generation wireless technologies. This role is highly technical and research-driven, requiring mastery of embedded software, hardware integration, and RF system-level performance.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design
  • Define and implement embedded system architectures for RF front-end and transceiver platforms.
  • Develop firmware and low-level drivers for RF control, calibration, and signal processing.
  • Integrate RF hardware (PAs, LNAs, filters, tuners, switches, transceivers) with embedded software systems.
• Research & Development
  • Explore new embedded control methodologies for adaptive RF systems (beamforming, dynamic tuning, coexistence).
  • Prototype and validate advanced algorithms for RF calibration, power management, and signal integrity.
  • Collaborate with silicon and RF design teams to co-optimize hardware/software interfaces.
• Validation & Optimization
  • Develop automated test frameworks for embedded RF systems.
  • Perform system-level debugging, profiling, and optimization to ensure real-time performance.
  • Validate compliance with wireless standards (LTE, 5G NR, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) and regulatory requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with RF design, hardware, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Provide technical leadership in embedded systems best practices and mentor junior engineers.
• Contribute to technical documentation, IP development, and internal knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in embedded systems engineering, with a focus on RF systems.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded software development for real-time systems.
• Experience with microcontrollers, DSPs, FPGAs, and SoCs used in RF applications.
• Solid understanding of RF system design, calibration, and control.
• Familiarity with lab equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, oscilloscopes) for system validation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with embedded Linux, RTOS, and hardware abstraction layers.
• Knowledge of digital signal processing for RF applications.
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (SPI, I2C, PCIe, Ethernet) in RF systems.
• Track record of patents, publications, or contributions to embedded RF technologies.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead cutting-edge embedded R&D projects in RF systems.
• Collaborative environment with access to advanced labs and global engineering teams.
• Competitive compe

Why You'll Love Working Here
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.
Your expertise will shape the future of technology, and you'll be supported by a culture that values continuous advancement and professional growth. 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