Staff Field Application Engineer

ROLE: Staff Systems Applications EngineerLOCATION: Newbury (On site)The OpportunityWe're partnering with a global leader in advanced semiconductor technologies to recruit a Staff Field Applications Engineer focused on Aerospace, Defence, Radar, Electronic Warfare and Autonomous Systems.This is a highly consultative, customer-facing position where you'll work directly with defence primes, emerging technology companies, and autonomy-focused organisations to shape next-generation system architectures.Rather than focusing on individual components, you'll operate at the system level, helping customers integrate RF, communications, sensing, navigation and processing technologies into mission-critical platforms.What You'll Be DoingAct as the primary technical advisor for Aerospace & Defence customers.Support system-level architecture discussions across advanced electronic systems.Guide customers from concept development through prototype and production deployment.Influence design decisions involving semiconductor, module and subsystem technologies.Work closely with engineering teams covering RF, microwave, MEMS, power management, embedded processing and software.Identify new opportunities within defence, autonomy and emerging technology programmes.Help customers accelerate development cycles and reduce technical risk.Provide feedback into product strategy and future technology roadmaps.Technical AreasYou'll be involved in architectures including:RF signal chains operating from DC to 40GHz+Radar systemsElectronic Warfare (EW)Software Defined Radio (SDR)Military communicationsSensor fusion platformsAutonomous systems and dronesMEMS inertial navigation systemsGNSS and positioning technologiesPower conversion and data acquisition systemsWhat We're Looking ForEssentialDegree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or similar.Strong systems engineering background.Experience engaging directly with customers, end users or programme stakeholders.Understanding of semiconductor-based system solutions.Experience within Aerospace, Defence or related high-reliability sectors.UK National.Experience In One Or More Of The FollowingRadar systemsElectronic Warfare (EW)Software Defined Radio (SDR)Military communicationsRF and microwave systemsPhased array or beamforming technologiesNavigation systems, IMUs or GNSSAutonomous platforms and unmanned systemsDesirableExperience supporting defence primes or government programmes.Knowledge of RF architectures covering microwave and millimetre-wave technologies.Applications Engineering, Field Engineering or customer-facing technical experience.Familiarity with FPGA, high-speed data conversion or embedded processing technologies.Why Apply?Influence next-generation defence and autonomous technologies.Work with cutting-edge RF, radar and communications systems.Engage with some of the most innovative programmes in the UK market.Operate at the architecture and system solution level.Join a globally recognised semiconductor technology leader.Please note: Due to programme requirements, applicants must hold UK nationality and be eligible to work within the UK defence sector. #J-18808-Ljbffr