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Position OverviewThe Field Applications Engineer (FAE) supports customers in the Aerospace, Defense, and Communications markets by providing technical expertise and application support for Analog Devices' advanced solutions. This role is ideal for engineers seeking to develop a customer-facing technical career while working with cutting-edge technologies deployed in mission-critical systems.
The position offers structured mentoring from senior technical leaders, hands-on exposure to industry-leading products, and the opportunity to build expertise at the intersection of engineering, customer engagement, and business impact.
Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Field Applications Engineer, you will serve as a technical liaison between customers, sales teams, and internal product groups. Your primary responsibility will be to support customer design-in and deployment of Analog Devices' Wireless RF, MEMS, Microwave, High-Speed Communications, and analog/mixed-signal solutions, with a strong emphasis on Aerospace and Defense applications.
This role is based in Southern California and involves close collaboration with customers throughout the greater Los Angeles region.
Key responsibilities include:
- Partnering with Sales Engineers to present, position, and support Analog Devices' technologies and system-level solutions
- Working closely with a Senior Field Applications Engineer, receiving ongoing technical mentoring and professional development
- Translating customer system requirements into practical, high-performance engineering solutions
- Recommending system-level architectures tailored to specific customer applications
- Providing structured feedback to internal Product Line teams regarding customer needs, application challenges, and potential new product opportunities
- Building effective working relationships with Product Line Management, Marketing, and Applications Engineering teams
- Establishing and maintaining trusted technical relationships with key customer accounts
- Delivering customer training on products, reference designs, and development tools
- Conducting technical presentations, seminars, and live demonstrations of products and tools
Required Qualifications- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent
- 3-5+ years of experience in product engineering, design engineering, applications engineering, or a related technical role
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Solid foundational knowledge of RF, microwave, and mixed-signal circuit design at the board or system level
- Hands-on laboratory experience with measurement, debugging, and validation techniques
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to work across engineering, sales, and management organizations
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with MEMS, FPGA, or software development
- Interest in customer interaction, technical presentations, and solution-oriented problem solving
Travel and Work Environment- Regional travel within the assigned territory, approximately 20-25%
- Combination of customer site visits, laboratory work, internal collaboration, and technical presentations
Career Development OpportunitiesThis role provides a strong foundation for long-term career growth within Analog Devices, including potential advancement into senior applications engineering, sales engineering, or product marketing roles.
Employees in this position benefit from:
- Direct mentorship from experienced Field Applications Engineers
- Exposure to technologies deployed in real-world aerospace and defense systems
- Development of both deep technical expertise and customer-facing professional skills
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 s, 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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Job Req Type: Experienced
Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days
The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $112,200 to $154,275.
- 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.
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