System Applications Engineer

ADI - Analog Devices

Munich, Germany

Analog Devices (ADI) is seeking a System Applications Engineer to join our customer‑facing solutions team. This team supports a broad range of industry‑leading, high‑performance linear solutions and standard products across end applications such as industrial automation, instrumentation, automotive, healthcare, and communication systems, with a strong focus on aerospace and defence systems and ADEF platforms.

The System Applications Engineer is responsible for developing system‑level applications, including embedded software, FPGA IP, and application software built on top of ADI’s high‑performance RF communication systems and ADEF platforms. Working as part of a cross‑functional team, the engineer leads the definition, development, implementation, and documentation of system solutions; interfaces with field teams and customers to gather requirements and deliver technical training; and provides technical support for ADI’s global customer base.

Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and maintain software projects for embedded systems, including processor‑, FPGA‑, and microcontroller‑based platforms;
Develop and integrate FPGA IP and embedded software for system‑level and application‑specific solutions;
Perform system bring‑up, validation, and lab integration, including hardware–software co‑debug, RF testing, and performance characterisation on ADEF platforms;
Interface directly with customers and field teams to gather system and application requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and support the definition of system architectures;
Collaborate closely with global engineering, marketing, and applications teams to deliver integrated system‑level applications;
Provide customer support through official ADI support channels and contribute to customer enablement activities.

Essential Skills and Competencies

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Engineering (CE), or Computer Science (CS), with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in the design, implementation, and support of embedded software for RF communication systems;
Strong experience with embedded Linux software development;
Solid experience with FPGA‑based systems, including FPGA IP development and design targeting platforms such as AMD/Xilinx or Intel (Altera);
Proficiency in software development languages including C, C++, and shell scripting;
Experience with MATLAB® and Simulink® for model‑based design and code generation;
Experience with source‑code management (Git, SVN), cross‑compilers, and in‑circuit debugging tools;
Excellent software and system‑level design, problem‑solving, and analytical debugging skills;
Strong understanding of electronics, embedded systems, and RF communication protocols;
Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative system solutions;
Ability to understand and work with large and complex technical documentation.