RF/MW Principal Field Applications Engineer

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Cadence is a global leader in electronic design, delivering software, hardware and IP that turn concepts into chips, boards and systems for markets such as consumer electronics, 5G, automotive and aerospace. The company is looking for an RF/MW Principal Field Applications Engineer to join its AWR team in Munich, reporting to the Applications Engineering Director for EMEA. In this role you will act as the technical bridge between Cadence's RF/MW design tools and the customers who use them. Your day‑to‑day will involve delivering hands‑on guidance and training on the Cadence AWR Design Environment, running product demos, and helping customers solve design challenges. You will work closely with the sales organisation to plan and manage customer activities, provide regular status updates, and contribute to technical evaluations and benchmark studies. The position also requires you to feed customer feedback to internal teams, partner with R&D on product improvements, monitor market and competitor trends, and occasionally present at Cadence or industry events. The role demands at least five years of experience designing RF and microwave circuits such as amplifiers, mixers and filters, and a proven track record using Cadence AWR or comparable EDA tools. You must be comfortable with electromagnetic simulation, able to foresee technical obstacles and devise creative solutions, and capable of leading diverse customer engagements. Strong communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences are essential, as is a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification. Fluency in both English and German is required. Additional, non‑essential skills that would be advantageous include experience with monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMIC) or radio‑frequency integrated circuits (RFIC), as well as familiarity with Linux operating systems and Python scripting. Cadence offers a competitive salary, 30 days of holiday, a group pension plan, various wellness benefits, and the chance to work for a Fortune 100 "Great Place to Work" organization that values diversity and community involvement. What the role asks for: - 5+ years RF/MW circuit design experience - Experience with Cadence AWR or other EDA tools - Electromagnetic (EM) simulation experience - Ability to anticipate technical challenges - Ability to lead customer engagements - Strong communication with technical and non‑technical audiences - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent - Proficiency in English (fluent) - Proficiency in German (fluent) - MMIC or RFIC experience (nice-to-have) - Linux familiarity (nice-to-have) - Python familiarity (nice-to-have)