Field Applications Engineer RF and Microwave

Accountabilities:

• • Serve as the primary RF and Microwave technical expert for demand creation, providing pre-sales and post-sales engineering support and helping customers identify the right components for their systems.
  • Use technical expertise and solution-selling approaches to influence customer designs and increase adoption of RF and Microwave products across targeted applications.
  • Partner with sales teams, suppliers, and internal departments to conduct technical research, calibrations, design reviews, and other activities that support customer opportunities.
  • Develop strategic technical plans by supplier line and customer solution, contributing to branch strategy meetings and quarterly business reviews.
  • Identify key decision-makers across customer and supplier organizations and build strong relationships that support long-term business growth.
  • Communicate project activities, technical requirements, plans, and progress clearly to customers, suppliers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders.
  • Attend supplier training sessions and continuously develop product and market knowledge to strengthen technical credibility.
  • Act as the voice of the customer, communicating market needs and technical feedback to internal teams and suppliers to help shape future product development.
  • Maintain accurate sales and opportunity information using platforms such as Salesforce and Oracle.
  • Participate in a sales compensation plan, with approximately 80% of on-target earnings tied to base compensation and 20% to defined sales-related objectives.

  Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent four-year education, typically combined with at least 5 years of relevant experience in RF and Microwave design or Field Applications Engineering.
  • Previous experience as an Applications Engineer or Field Applications Engineer within the RF and Microwave semiconductor industry is strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of RF and Microwave technologies, components, system requirements, and customer engineering environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate sophisticated technical concepts into practical business and customer solutions.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and commercial stakeholders.
  • Ability to understand customer requirements, influence engineering decisions, and develop solutions that balance technical performance with commercial objectives.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to build relationships with customers, suppliers, sales teams, and internal business functions.
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while contributing effectively to strategic meetings, business reviews, and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Proficiency with sales tracking and business systems, including Salesforce, Oracle, or comparable platforms.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
  • Ability to travel to a designated office location when requested by leadership.

  Benefits:

  • Annual hiring range of $84,300 to $159,999.96, with actual compensation determined by factors such as location, experience, education, and skill level.
  • Sales incentive compensation opportunity, with a target compensation structure incorporating variable pay tied to sales objectives.
  • Fully remote work arrangement, with occasional travel to customer, supplier, or designated office locations as required.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) options.
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Professional growth and career development opportunities.
  • Additional employee benefits and rewards.