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Principal Application Engineer - Wireless Communications

🇺🇸 Santa Clara, CA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $157K - $252K

💻 Other

🗓️ December 3rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

MathWorks is hiring a Principal Application Engineer - Wireless Communications. The role involves engaging with customers in wireless communication industries to demonstrate and implement MathWorks tools like MATLAB and Simulink for digital communication systems engineering, while supporting product sales and collaborating with development teams.

Highlights
  • Work directly with customers in Semiconductors, Communications, Aerospace, and Defense sectors to improve system development using MathWorks wireless solutions.
  • Develop and present technical demonstrations and proof-of-concept workflows using MATLAB, Simulink, and specialized toolboxes such as 5G Toolbox and Satellite Communications Toolbox.
  • Assist customers with system modeling of digital communication algorithms, RF propagation, and integration of AI techniques.
  • Provide thought leadership through seminars, trade show presentations, and published articles on wireless solutions.
  • Collaborate with development teams by providing feedback to enhance MathWorks wireless product offerings.
  • Required: Bachelor's degree with 10 years of professional experience or equivalent; preferred Master’s or Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering.
  • Five or more years of experience in digital baseband communications including LTE, 5G, satellite, or military communications.
  • Knowledge of commercial modem design and implementation workflows from simulation to hardware.
  • Preferred skills include MATLAB/Simulink proficiency, experience in communication or semiconductor industries, and customer-facing roles.
  • Salary range between $157,400 and $251,800 with approximately 20-30% travel mostly on the US West Coast.

Principal Application Engineer - Wireless Communications Full Description

Principal Application Engineer - Wireless Communications


Job Summary
Do you want to shape the way leading wireless communication companies develop their systems using MATLAB and Simulink? Join a multidisciplinary team of worldwide experts and help solve technical and business challenges for our customers.

In this pre-sales, product specialist role, you will leverage your expertise to demonstrate the benefits of MathWorks tools for digital communication systems engineering. You’ll work with customers developing cutting-edge wireless technologies, including cellular and satellite communications. Success in this role depends on your ability to build trusted relationships, communicate effectively, and continuously improve.

This position is based in Santa Clara, CA. Expect to travel 20-30% of the time, mostly on the US West Coast.

Responsibilities
The wireless communications specialist AE will use his/her technical knowledge and presentation skills in activities that directly and indirectly boost product sales. These activities include:
  • Customer Engagement: Work directly with customers in Semiconductors, Communications, Aerospace, and Defense industries to improve development processes using MathWorks wireless solutions.
  • Technical Demonstrations: Develop proof-of-concept models and workflows using MATLAB, Simulink, and toolboxes such as 5G Toolbox, Satellite Communications Toolbox, and WLAN Toolbox, and demonstrate these to customers.
  • System Modeling: Help customers design and simulate digital communication algorithms (e.g., channel estimation, equalization), RF propagation environments, and integrate AI techniques where appropriate.
  • Thought Leadership: Deliver seminars, present at trade shows, and publish articles showcasing MathWorks wireless solutions.
  • Product Collaboration: Provide feedback to development teams to enhance our wireless product offerings.

Minimum Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree and 10 years of professional work experience (or equivalent experience) is required.

Additional Qualifications
  • Master’s or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
  • High motivation for customer-facing work
  • 5+ years of experience in digital baseband communications (modem design, LTE, 5G, SatCom, MilCom, etc.)
  • Knowledge of commercial modem design and implementation workflows (from simulation to hardware implementation)

Pluses:
  • MATLAB and/or Simulink experience
  • Experience in a relevant technical industry (e.g. Communication/Electronics, Semiconductors)
  • Experience in a customer facing role (Marketing, Application Engineering, Training, Tech Support, Sales)
  • Knowledge of RF systems, antenna and array design, and satellite communications