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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Product Applications Engineer - PLL/VCO & Phased Array Radar - **Company:** Analog Devices - **Location:** Dallas, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Notes, Systems Engineering, Software Debugging, Radio-Frequency Identification, Satcom, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/63ddcebb-6641-4b91-b663-1e5b5c60cb1d ## About the Role RF & Timing System Expertise * Strong system-level understanding of frequency synthesis, phase noise, spurious mechanisms, and LO distribution in RF systems * Hands-on experience with phased-array radar or multi-channel RF architectures PLL/VCO Applications Experience * Proven expertise applying PLLs, VCOs, clock generators, and synthesizers in high-performance RF designs * Ability to optimize architectures for noise, power, tuning range, lock time, and scalability Advanced Problem Solving & Debug * Exceptional ability to debug complex RF issues using spectrum analyzers, phase noise analyzers, VNAs, and oscilloscopes * Strong analytical skills for correlating theory, simulation, and lab results Application Development Leadership * Experience independently developing reference designs, evaluation hardware, and application documentation * Ability to clearly communicate best practices and design tradeoffs to customers Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration * Demonstrated success working across design, systems, marketing, and sales teams to deliver customer-focused solutions Technical Communication Excellence * Ability to explain complex RF and timing concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including customer presentations and written collateral Preferred Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred * 5+ years of experience in product applications engineering, RF systems engineering, or customer technical support * Direct experience with phased-array radar, EW, SATCOM, or aerospace/defense RF systems strongly preferred * Familiarity with ADI RF, timing, or mixed-signal products * Experience mentoring engineers or leading technical initiatives #LI-EC1 ## Description As a Senior Product Applications Engineer at Analog Devices (ADI), you will serve as a technical authority for PLL, VCO, and frequency-generation products, with a primary focus on phased-array radar, electronic warfare, and advanced RF systems. You will enable customers to successfully integrate ADI timing and RF solutions into complex, multi-channel architectures by providing system-level guidance, developing application collateral, and solving challenging real-world design problems. In this senior role, you will work closely with IC design, systems engineering, marketing, and key customers to shape product definitions, accelerate adoption in radar and aerospace/defense markets, and mentor junior engineers. Your work will directly influence next-generation phased-array performance, including phase noise, spurious performance, synchronization, and scalability., Phased Array & RF System Expertise * Develop deep system-level understanding of phased-array radar, EW, SATCOM, and high-performance RF signal chains, with emphasis on frequency synthesis, LO distribution, and synchronization * Advise customers on phase noise budgeting, spurious analysis, coherency, and calibration in large multi-channel systems PLL/VCO Application Leadership * Serve as the primary applications expert for PLL, VCO, clocking, and frequency-generation ICs, supporting high-frequency and low-jitter use cases * Guide device selection and architecture tradeoffs involving fractional-N PLLs, wideband synthesizers, external VCOs, and integrated solutions Advanced Tool & Reference Design Development * Lead development of evaluation boards, phased-array reference platforms, simulation tools, and software utilities that demonstrate best-in-class RF and timing performance * Create application notes and design examples addressing real-world challenges such as LO leakage, spur mitigation, multi-chip synchronization, and thermal effects Cross-Functional Technical Leadership * Collaborate closely with IC design, systems engineering, marketing, and sales to influence product roadmaps and accelerate adoption in radar and ADEF markets * Act as a technical bridge between customers and internal teams, translating system requirements into actionable product feedback Complex Customer Problem Solving * Support strategic customers by diagnosing and resolving advanced RF and timing issues using measurements, simulations, and system-level analysis * Provide on-site or virtual design support for critical customer programs Product Validation & Characterization * Define and execute bench-level and system-level validation plans for PLL/VCO products, including phase noise, spurs, switching behavior, and temperature performance * Support qualification activities relevant to aerospace, defense, and high-reliability applications Competitive & Market Intelligence * Analyze competitor PLL, VCO, and clocking solutions, creating detailed performance comparisons and identifying architectural advantages * Provide insights to strengthen ADI's leadership in phased-array and RF timing solutions Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing * Mentor junior applications engineers and contribute to best practices for RF and timing applications across the team ## Related Videos - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Hiring Talent in Tech without Unconscious Bias](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1057-hiring-talent-in-tech-without-unconscious-bias) - [Rethinking Intelligence: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Inclusive Work - Artur Ortega](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1377-rethinking-intelligence-ai-accessibility-and-the-future-of-inclusive-work-artur-ortega) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Building Systems that Last](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1389-building-systems-that-last) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 187: Build Agents, pick MCPs and prove you're not a robot!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/633-dev-digest-187-build-agents-pick-mcps-and-prove-you-re-not-a-robot) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 231: Pelicanmaxxing, Interview Hacking, RSS Revival & LLM Clichés](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/748-dev-digest-231-pelicanmaxxing-interview-hacking-rss-revival-llm-cliches)