Senior Applications Engineer

Position Summary

The Senior Applications Engineer primarily provides technical support including hardware, software, and documentation support to our customers. The position will also support engineering and production activities through designing, testing, and debugging embedded systems along with documentation such as user guides and application notes. The role requires a general interest in working with customers, dealing with field issues, and providing the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Reports to:

Senior Manager of Engineering

Location:

Eden Prairie, MN office
Starting Salary: $100,000+
Relocation benefits will be provided. This is an ITAR facility and requires proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

The role has no direct supervisory responsibilities but serves as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

• Work with architectural design of embedded processor platforms utilizing common peripherals including USB, video (HDMI, LVDS, MIPI‑DSI), MIPI‑CSI, audio, Ethernet, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, flash memory, DRAM, CAN, SPI, UART, etc.
• Build images and drivers for board support packages (BSPs) in Linux, Android, FreeRTOS, and any other required operating system.
• Expert in Linux with good working knowledge of Android.
• Help define, review, and execute hardware design verification test plans.
• Test and debug new embedded processor design implementations.
• Provide detailed system‑level schematic reviews, including hardware component specifications and software interaction.
• Provide technical input to assist in the definition of product design requirements.
• Manage workload across multiple simultaneous design projects.
• Conduct technical trainings for the team, distribution partners, and customers.
• Excellent communication skills to work with customers and partners, resolve issues, and suggest debugging or development ideas.
• Understand processes for releasing customer‑facing documents and managing the support portal.
• Understand ticket system workflow for closing tickets using tools such as Zohos or Jira.

• Support, demonstrate and drive our core values
  • Lead, don't follow
  • Consistently deliver
  • Never stand still
  • Create relationships, not transactions
• Interact positively and professionally with all employees and customers.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Perform work safely and adhere to all safety requirements.
• Complete required training as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline with 10 years of experience as an applications engineer (or MS with 8 years of experience).
• Experience working with logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and JTAG debuggers.
• Experience with embedded processors (ARM).
• Experience with embedded operating systems (Linux, Android, FreeRTOS).
• High degree of self‑motivation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with quickly changing priorities to ensure superior customer satisfaction.
• Exposure to tools like Jira, Git, and Zohos for ticket management and software control.

• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and focus adjustment.
• Regularly work at a computer/laptop, including use of keyboard, mouse, and monitors.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

• The noise level is usually quiet, like an office setting.
• The noise level in the manufacturing area is moderate.
• Travel is infrequent.

• Full‑time, on‑site position.
• Typical days and hours:
  Monday through Friday, 8am‑5pm, with some flexibility.
• May require working more than 40 hours per week at times to produce required results.

• The candidate must meet the definition of “US Person” under ITAR/EAR regulations.

Beacon Embedded Works is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. This position is not eligible for external recruiter or agency placement and requires direct application by the candidate. All applications must be submitted directly by the candidate, free from external representation, to be considered for the position.