In this role, you'll be working with customers designing and building some of the world's most demanding aerospace, defense, and satellite systems - bringing deep RF expertise directly to the engineers who need it most. As an Application Engineer, you'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge test & measurement technology and mission-critical applications. Whether it's signal analysis for a next-generation satellite payload, radar system verification, or RF/microwave component characterization for large bandwidth/high frequency communication systems, you'll provide the hands-on expertise and creative problem-solving that our customers rely on to meet their toughest technical challenges. Working closely with our sales, marketing, and R&D teams, you'll engage customers through product demonstrations, tailored training sessions, and deep-dive technical support. You'll be embedded in the customer's world - often serving as a trusted extension of their own engineering team - helping them navigate complex measurement challenges from concept through delivery. If you're an RF engineer who thrives on variety, loves engaging directly with customers, and wants to play a meaningful role in challenging projects, a career as an Application Engineer may be the perfect fit for you and this is the opportunity you've been looking for!
Your tasks - Build lasting customer relationships across the Seattle and Pacific Northwest region by providing responsive, high-quality pre- and post-sales technical support that customers can count on
- Collaborate closely with Application Engineers and Account Managers across the region to align on customer needs and deliver coordinated, high-impact technical and sales support
- Develop and deliver compelling product demonstrations and proof-of-concept solutions customized to customer applications
- Provide customer engineering teams with hands-on training, application guides, and on-site support tailored to their specific tools, workflows, and measurement challenges
- Partner with R&D and product teams to relay customer insights from the field and help drive product roadmap decisions that reflect real-world application needs
Your qualifications - Technical Knowledge: Have a strong background in electrical engineering or related field, knowledge of advanced RF & Microwave systems with fluency in T&M instrumentation (Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies, Vector Network Analyzers) and their applications.
- Experience: 5+ years with hands-on experience in test and evaluation or design of RF & Microwave components, systems and materials preferably in the Aerospace and Satellite industry
- Programming experience (Matlab, Python, LabVIEW, etc), Python especially is a plus
- Strong communication skills - able to translate complex technical concepts for both engineering and management audiences
- Proactive, collaborative engineer who takes ownership, thinks consultatively, and is energized by solving difficult problems in the field
- Ability to travel 25% primarily within the region, with occasional US & international travel
- Education: BSEE or similar degree is preferred
- In order to be considered, candidates must reside in the US and be a US citizen or have valid permanent work authorization.
Interested? We are looking forward to receiving your application!
The total compensation for this position is $115K-$190K. Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay (when applicable) plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location and level. Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure and job-related skills.
