Associate System Platforms Engineer (FPGA and Software)

Come join Analog Devices (ADI) – a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare.

ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X .

About the Role

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.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• •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.

Preferred Qualifications

• •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.

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 US Citizens, 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: Graduate Job

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time