RF/MW Principal Field Applications Engineer

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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Title: RF/MW Principal Field Applications Engineer



Location: Munich, Germany



Reports to: Applications Engineering (AE) Director, AWR EMEA



Job Overview:

As a Field Applications Engineer for Cadence AWR, you'll work with customers and our sales team to understand their RF and microwave (RF/MW) design challenges, run product demonstrations and develop solutions. You'll also provide the support and training that helps customers succeed with our software. We'd love to hear from engineers who have designed RF/MW circuits and communication systems using Cadence AWR or other electronic design automation (EDA) tools.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver technical guidance and training on Cadence AWR Design Environment software to customers and prospects
• Contribute to technical evaluations and benchmarks
• Consult with customers to understand their requirements, and share that feedback with the relevant internal teams
• Plan and manage customer and prospect activities in line with the agreed market development strategy, and give sales managers regular account status updates
• Partner with research and development (R&D) to identify and prioritize product improvements
• Monitor and report on market and competitor activity, including visit reports and other relevant information
• Deliver technical presentations at Cadence and industry events (occasional)

• 5+ years of experience in RF/MW circuit design, such as amplifiers, mixers and filters
• Experience designing RF/MW circuits and communication systems using Cadence AWR software or other electronic design automation (EDA) tools
• Experience with electromagnetic (EM) simulation
• Ability to anticipate technical challenges and develop creative solutions
• Ability to technically lead on a wide range of customer engagements
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent
• Proficiency in English and German

• MMIC (monolithic microwave integrated circuit) or RFIC (radio frequency integrated circuit) experience is beneficial, though not essential
• Familiarity with Linux and Python is an advantage

• Competitive salary
• 30 days holiday per year
• Group Pension Plan
• JobRad
• EGYM Wellpass
• Lunch vouchers
• 5 days paid time to volunteer to give back to our communities
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• The opportunity to work for a Great Place to Work© & Fortune 100 organization