Instrumentation Systems Design Engineer

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The Instrumentation System Solutions team develops advanced solutions for electronic test and measurement and Automated Test Equipment (ATE) applications using Analog Devices' industry-leading technologies.

We are seeking an enthusiastic engineer with a strong foundation in RF, high-speed electronics, and system-level problem solving to help develop next-generation instrumentation platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced hardware, software, FPGA, and systems engineers to design, prototype, and validate innovative solutions that solve real-world customer challenges.

This position is ideal for candidates with an M.S. degree or early-career industry experience in RF, wireless communications, instrumentation, high-speed electronics, or related fields who are looking to grow their expertise in complex instrumentation systems.

• Support the design, development, and validation of instrumentation solutions for test and measurement applications.
• Perform RF and high-speed signal chain analysis, simulation, and performance evaluation.
• Design and characterize proof-of-concept systems and reference designs using ADI products.
• Conduct laboratory testing and data analysis to validate system performance.
• Assist in troubleshooting system-level challenges through simulation, modeling, and hands-on experimentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and develop innovative system solutions.
• Contribute to technical documentation, application notes, demonstration platforms, and customer-facing collateral.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to engineering teams and stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Coursework, internship, research, or industry experience in RF, wireless communications, instrumentation, high-speed electronics, or related areas.
• Knowledge of high-speed, RF, and/or mmWave systems and familiarity with system-level design and simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, Keysight ADS, or SystemVue.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar programming languages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative engineering environment.

• Master's or PhD degree with a concentration in RF, microwave engineering, communications systems, or signal processing.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, or vector network analyzers.
• Experience gained through graduate research, internships, co-ops, or industry roles involving RF or high-speed systems.
• Exposure to instrumentation, automated test equipment (ATE), FPGA-based systems, DSP, or mixed-signal hardware.
• Familiarity with signal chain analysis and system performance tradeoff evaluation.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and a passion for learning new technologies.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export  licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.  As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.