Field Application / Application Engineer

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Who are we?
Imagine being part of the dynamic journey at Qualinx – a startup born when three visionary PhD Engineers from TU Delft set out to revolutionize radio chip technology. At Qualinx, we're on a mission to conquer the high-power consumption challenges in Global Navigation Satellite Systems and IoT sensors. With a great team of over 40 individuals, scaling to 90 next year, hosting more than 18 nationalities, we've achieved the impossible - the world's lowest power GNSS chipset. Now, we're on the verge of unleashing our game-changing digital RF technology product, ready to flood the market with millions of annual shipments.

What Sets Us Apart

Joining Qualinx isn't just about a job; it's about embracing high standards, and boldly navigating unexpected challenges. We thrive on collaboration, with a commitment to self-improvement and product excellence. At Qualinx, you're not just an employee; you're an integral part of our exciting journey, contributing to the growth and success of a groundbreaking solution.

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced FAE/ AE to join our team. This role involves designing innovative hardware and software solutions, optimizing product performance, and contributing to strategic initiatives for GNSS/IoT connectivity. You will play a pivotal role in understanding market dynamics, developing evaluation kits, and leading product documentation efforts. Additionally, you will provide technical expertise during pre-sales engagements and deliver impactful product demonstrations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be an effective problem-solver, and excel at multitasking.

• Design custom hardware and software solutions for internal and external needs.

• Optimize products for performance, power efficiency, and integration requirements.

• Understand the GNSS/IoT competitive landscape.

• Provide input into strategic roadmap initiatives for GNSS/IoT connectivity solutions.

• Understand product technical capabilities and firmware/software roadmaps.

• Assess feasibility and design criteria for customized solutions.

• Develop evaluation boards, evaluation kits, and reference designs.

• Lead product collateral documentation (datasheets, API programming guides, technical specifications, application notes) using tools like Confluence and Jira.

• Provide technical expertise during pre-sales engagements.

• Deliver product demonstrations at tradeshows and product presentations.

• Craft compelling responses to RFQ/RFP/RFI proposals.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in an AE/FAE role, ideally within the semiconductor industry

•  Experience with GNSS communication systems and communication chip architectures  Familiar with various bench test & measurement equipment (spectrum analyzer, AWG, oscilloscope and other measurement tools) 

• Experience in the field of PCB design and rework

• Embedded hardware/software experience: real-time low-level programming (C) & scripting languages (Python preferred)

•  Understanding of customer needs, market dynamics, and competitive landscape related to GNSS chip manufacturing

•   Experience in technical sales support, solution engineering, and customer relationship management

•  Familiarity with project management methodologies and collaboration tools for internal engagements like Confluence and Jira.

What's in it for you?

• Given that we are a startup, we provide all our employees with Stock Appreciation Rights. You will be eligible to financially profit from Qualinx's success.

• We care about your physical and mental well-being, offering support through company discounts and access to a free mental healthcare platform.

• We support you in your visa process if needed.

• Saving for your pension: we provide an extra 2% of your monthly base salary.

• 25 vacation days based on a 40-hour workweek.

• Work in a beautiful and modern office with all the necessary equipment you need to deliver a great job.

• Every quarter we organize fantastic social events, where we celebrate the success of Qualinx by going out for a great meal, playing VR games, going bowling, etc.

• At Qualinx we invest in the development of our employees, we offer monthly Lunch & Learn sessions to keep everyone who is interested up to speed.