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# Instrumentation Systems Design Engineer

- **Company:** Analog Devices
- **Location:** Wilmington, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $87,188.0 - $119,906.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Application Notes, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Network Analysis, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Signal Processing, Simulink, Systems Architecture, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.oriontalent.com/search-jobs/career/11681451/instrumentation-systems-design-engineer-massachusetts-ma-wilmington

## About the Role

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., * 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.

## Description

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., * 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.