FAE - ADEF France Staff Engineer, Field Applications

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Job Description:

Staff Field Applications Engineer (FAE) Aerospace & Defense – France

Reports To: Field Technical Leader (FTL) as part of EMEA Sales Team

Direct Reports: None
Location: France – Paris office or Remote office

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Staff Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to support Aerospace & Defense strategic and key accounts in EMEA on RF, High speed converters, MEMS and related topics.

As a Field Applications Engineer, you are the bridge between product development groups and our customers. Your primary goal is winning new business though proactive in-depth design and development support that will solve customer challenges. This requires a profound knowledge of technology and the customer development process. You must be familiar with all the aspects of the product lifecycle, from development to mass production.

In this role you will be responsible for actively driving and managing early engagement, the technology proposal and evaluation stage. You will be the key technical advisor and system advocate working in conjunction with the engineering and account teams for a wide range of power applications. As an FAE you must be able to identify customer platform requirements and work closely with internal Analog Devices Business Units and Systems Engineering. You will take ownership for driving the resolution of all technical issues to ensure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process from concept to design-in and mass production. You must be able to build trust and establish and maintain strong relationships with strategic and key customers as well as ADI internal Business Units. You will need to invest in your product, technology and system level knowledge on an ongoing basis through various training and development opportunities.

Requirements

• Identify customer's needs and sales opportunities to help future growth

• Listen, understand, and convey customer requirements

• Provide design and specification development support to customers and BUs • Respond to functional and technical elements of sourcings

• Assist in the definition, design, and development of new products and tools

• Travel to customer sites alone or together with Account Managers for sales discussions (including technical deep dives) or onsite support

• Resolve customer issues or difficulties in a manner that is aligned with the respective BU’s strategy

• Maintain professional business relationships with customers experts and engineering management

Qualifications and Skills required

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering

• Work experience >10 years in engineering and/or semiconductors

• Several year’s experience designing with RF & High-speed converters

• Profound understanding of electric control systems and analog semiconductor applications

• Understanding of Radar, Communication, Space and Avionic architecture.

• Extensive experience with circuit simulation and fast prototyping

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Team player with a social nature

• Self-motivated and able to work independently

• Curious nature and willingness to challenge the status quo

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills needed to collaborate with global teams

• Proven customer project management skills

• Available for travel 50%

• Driver license required

• Languages: French, English (min. C1). Other language is a plus.

Specifics

• Due to specific activities addressing the French Aerospace & Defense market, the French citizenship is mandatory for this position. No dual citizenship allowed.

Must Have Skills

• Product Demonstration and Prototyping: Expert-level ability to create sophisticated prototypes and deliver compelling demonstrations of complex integrated solutions that clearly differentiate ADI technology for strategic customers
• Solution Development and Customization: Mastery in architecting and developing innovative technical solutions that address multifaceted customer requirements across multiple product lines and technologies
• Technical Consultation: Distinguished ability to assess complex customer needs, provide authoritative technical guidance, and influence strategic technical decisions throughout the customer engagement lifecycle
• Product Capability Validation: Advanced expertise in validating product capabilities against demanding customer requirements, identifying optimization opportunities, and ensuring solutions provide competitive advantages
• System Design and Integration: Comprehensive mastery of system design principles with proven ability to optimize complex integrated solutions across multiple disciplines and product lines
• Technical Presentation: Expert capability to deliver compelling technical presentations to senior technical and executive audiences, translating complex concepts into business value propositions
• Technical Documentation: Superior ability to create comprehensive technical documentation including authoritative application notes, technical white papers, and reference designs that establish industry standards

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
• 10+ years of relevant technical experience in semiconductor applications or related field
• Proven track record in technical leadership roles
• Deep expertise in analog and mixed-signal circuit design
• Advanced knowledge of digital design, embedded systems, and multiple industry protocols
• Programming proficiency across multiple languages
• Experience with FPGA development and complex system architecture
• Understanding of manufacturing and production processes
• Project management experience with demonstrated success leading complex technical projects
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to support strategic customer engagements

Why You'll Love Working at ADI
At Analog Devices, you'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that's shaping the future of technology. We offer a supportive environment focused on professional growth, competitive compensation and benefits, work-life balance, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact on the world.
You'll have access to continuous learning opportunities and mentorship from industry experts. Join us and help create the technologies that bridge the physical and digital worlds, making a tangible difference in how people live, work, and connect.

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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