Associate System Platforms Engineer (FPGA and Software)

Analog Devices•Durham, NC

About The Position

As an early-career System Platforms Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers to connect Analog Devices’ analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing technologies with customer applications across the United States. You will develop practical experience in embedded software, FPGA-based platforms, system integration, debugging, and customer support throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship required.
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
0–2 years of relevant experience; graduate research, internships, co-ops, and significant academic or personal projects may be considered.
Foundational experience with embedded software development through coursework, research, internships, or projects.
Working knowledge of C or C++; familiarity with Python or shell scripting.
Familiarity with embedded Linux or a real-time operating system.
Basic understanding of digital design, FPGA or SoC platforms, and common development tools.
Familiarity with one or more low-level communication protocols, such as SPI, I2C, UART, TDM, or CAN.
Experience using version control tools such as Git.
Hands-on exposure to laboratory equipment, such as oscilloscopes or logic analyzers.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, debugging, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to learn quickly, collaborate effectively, manage assigned tasks, and work with guidance in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Academic, research, internship, or project experience with AMD-Xilinx or Intel-Altera FPGA or SoC devices and tools.
Exposure to FPGA design constraints, timing analysis, simulation, or hardware verification.
Familiarity with embedded software, device drivers, board support packages, or hardware/software integration.
Exposure to JESD204B/C, high-speed memory, networking, or other high-speed digital interfaces.
Understanding of electronics and embedded systems, including processors, GPUs, DSPs, CODECs, or microcontrollers.
Familiarity with RF, microwave, mixed-signal, signal-processing, or communications concepts.
Experience developing on a Linux platform and using collaborative tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or JAMA.
Experience creating technical documentation or presenting technical work to classmates, colleagues, or customers.
Interest in customer-facing engineering, system-level design, and continued development across hardware and software disciplines.
Strong organizational skills and willingness to travel as needed to support customer engagements.

Responsibilities

Develop knowledge of Analog Devices’ Aerospace, Defense, and Communications system platform products, software tools, and FPGA-based solutions.
Support customer evaluations, demonstrations, system integration, and debugging under the guidance of experienced engineers.
Contribute to embedded software, device drivers, scripts, test utilities, documentation, and reference designs.
Assist with FPGA and software development, testing, validation, and issue resolution in laboratory and customer environments.
Work with customers, sales teams, applications engineers, and product teams to understand technical requirements and document findings.
Translate customer feedback into clear technical requirements, issue reports, and improvement recommendations.
Participate in the development and evaluation of new system-level concepts and demonstration platforms.
Create technical documentation, application notes, training materials, and internal knowledge resources.
Support technical presentations, demonstrations, and training sessions with coaching from senior team members.
Build productive working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders while developing technical and customer-facing skills.