Field Applications Engineer – RF and Microwave

Arrow Components

Field Applications Engineer focusing on RF and Microwave demand creation and customer support. Collaborating with sales and suppliers to maximize product integration in customer designs.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeIllinois, Massachusetts, Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,300 - $159,999 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Utilize an advanced understanding of customer needs and technical leadership expertise to champion the return on engineering investment.
Serve as the primary subject matter expert for RF and Microwave demand creation activities, providing comprehensive pre-sales and post-sales technical support to help customers select the appropriate RF/Microwave components for their systems.
Employ technical knowledge to influence designs through solution selling, resources, and strategies with the goal of maximizing Richardson RFPD content in every customer design.
Conduct technical calibrations and research alongside sales and other Richardson RFPD departments, as well as suppliers, in support of customer designs.
Attend supplier training sessions, both in person and via conference calls.
Channel the "voice of the customer" to internal departments and suppliers to shape future product development.
Identify key decision-makers among suppliers and customers.
Manage supplier and customer expectations by developing and nurturing relationships, ensuring that stakeholders are kept informed about activities, plans, and progress toward initiatives.
Actively participate in strategic branch meetings and quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
Develop and implement strategic technical plans by supplier line or customer solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a 4-year degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience in RF and Microwave design or RF and Microwave Field Applications Engineering.
Experience as an AE/FAE in the RF and Microwave semiconductor field a big plus
Exceptional communication, relationship building, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business solutions.
Travel up to 30% of time required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k, With Matching Contributions
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth Opportunities
And more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

RF designMicrowave designsolution sellingtechnical supporttechnical calibrationpre-sales supportpost-sales supportstrategic technical planningcustomer solutionssemiconductor field applications engineering

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship buildingproblem-solvinginfluencingstakeholder managementcustomer needs analysistechnical leadershipcollaborationstrategic thinkingvoice of the customer

Certifications

4-year degree