Senior Engineer II - Systems
Job Description
Microchip Technologies, Inc (NASDAQ: MCHP), Frequency and Timing Systems is a world leader in precise time solutions and sets the world's standard for time. The company generates, distributes and applies precise time for the communications, aerospace/defense, IT infrastructure, and metrology industries. Microchip's customers, from communications service providers and network equipment manufacturers to governments and their suppliers worldwide, are able to build more reliable networks and systems by using the company's advanced timing technologies, atomic clocks, services, and solutions. Microchip products support today's precise timing standards, including GPS-based timing, IEEE 1588 (PTP), Network Time Protocol (NTP), and Synchronous Ethernet. Frequency and Timing Systems is expanding with new contracts in the areas of digital signal processing, satellite communications, airborne timing, and navigation systems.
Essential Responsibilities
- Engineer embedded systems and algorithms for time, position, and RF communications using the systems design methodology of requirements definition, design, implementation, and validation of the system
- Collaborate with hardware, software, FPGA, and mechanical engineers to develop solutions that meet or exceed customers’ requirements
- Coordinate with Manufacturing and Quality Engineers to introduce and release new products
- Work with System Integration to help with installation of equipment at customer sites worldwide
- Up to 15% Travel Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university
- Typically 7.5+ to 10 years’ experience in the Systems Engineering process, including requirements definition, design, implementation, verification, and test
- Established track record of technical leadership and detailed individual contribution
- Experience with simulation, data processing, and analysis using Python and/or MATLAB
- Familiarity with digital test equipment (i.e. Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Multi-Meter)
Preferred Qualifications
- Established expertise in digital signal processing, control system design, linear system analysis, or statistical classification algorithms
- Knowledge of microprocessors, memory devices, and logic devices
- Familiarity with precise timing applications and components including oscillators, time measurement circuits, and GPS receivers
- Experience successfully executing government programs with formal documentation and review deliverables, including System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, and Test Readiness Review
Benefits
- Wellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment
- Gold Standard in Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits
- Quarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan
- Restricted Stock Grant
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Care
- Legal
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Vacation Pay
- Absence Time - "Sick Pay"
- 10 Paid Holidays
U.S. Export Controls Requirements
This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).
Travel
Travel Time 0% - 25%
Physical Attributes
- Carrying
- Crouching
- Feeling
- Handling
- Hearing
- Kneeling
- Other
- Pulling
- Pushing
- Reaching
- Seeing
- Talking
- Works Alone
- Works Around Others
Physical Requirements
- 70% sitting
- 15% walking
- 15% standing
- 100% in doors
- Usual business hours
Pay Range
The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304 - $205,000.* Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.