RF Applications Engineer

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a worldwide leader in semiconductors, integrating analog, digital, AI, and software to create solutions that enable innovations at the Intelligent Edge. ADI's technology supports critical advancements in sectors including automation, robotics, healthcare, energy, and data centers, generating revenues exceeding $11 billion in fiscal year 2025.

Role Summary

We are seeking an RF Applications Engineer to join our Limerick, Ireland team, focusing on the development of innovative RF integrated circuits. The role involves working with a diverse product portfolio, including RF Phase Locked Loops (PLL), Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCO), integrated PLL/VCOs, JESD204 and Network Clock ICs, frequency multipliers, Direct Digital Synthesizers (DDS), and frequency dividers applied across various markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop expertise on RF products and collaborate with customers and field application engineers to address complex design challenges.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from customers and field applications engineers.
• Support customer integration efforts and troubleshoot difficult design issues.
• Create datasheets, user manuals, evaluation boards, and application notes for supported products.
• Prepare technical training resources for field applications engineers.
• Gain deep understanding of customer use cases to inform new product development.
• Conduct laboratory measurements and develop Python scripts for automated data acquisition.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Practical experience with silicon evaluation and characterization.
• Competence in using measurement instruments such as Spectrum Analyzers, Phase Noise Analyzers, and Vector Network Analyzers.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, C, C++, or C#.
• Experience with programmable logic devices (FPGA) and SoC development is advantageous.
• Strong skills in technical writing and delivering presentations.
• Effective communication abilities and the capacity to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

Work Environment and Culture

• Emphasis on individual autonomy and judgment in pursuing goals.
• Freedom to innovate and explore new ideas with business objectives in mind.
• Commitment to professional growth and mentoring opportunities.
• Alignment of employee personal goals with company aspirations to foster mutual success.

Additional Information

This position requires approximately 10% travel and work on the first shift/daytime hours. Candidates not possessing U.S. citizenship or permanent residency may be subject to export licensing approval processes due to access to technical data constraints. Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to inclusive hiring without discrimination on any legally protected grounds.