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Microchip Technology Inc

Principal Engineer-Communication Systems

san diego, CA

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Microchip Technology Inc lists this Principal Engineer-Communication Systems opportunity in san diego, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip's nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it's won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description:

Job Role

We are seeking a Communications Systems Design Engineer with a strong background in communication theory and signal processing. The successful candidate will join our Wireless Systems Group in Irvine and as a senior member of the team, will be responsible for the systems design and implementation of physical layer algorithms for low power Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth and Sub‑GHz wireless products. You will be working with a cross‑functional global team in a collaborative environment that we take pride in. You will thrive on complex technical challenges and be personally motivated to provide the best solution to challenging problems.

Responsibilities

Working closely with RF/Analog, Digital, Validation and Software teams for bringing‑up, testing and troubleshooting of test chips and SOC's

Simulate communication systems and participate in digital block design

Participate in RFIP design regarding block specs & controls

Design and simulation of the physical layer of wireless communication systems

Development of system models for performance evaluation, optimization and to guide design trade‑offs

Working with the RF/Analog design team to develop module specifications

Working with the digital design team to implement algorithms and digital modules

Working with RF/Analog, digital and validation teams to bring‑up, test and trouble‑shoot test chips and SoC's

Documentation and development of design and test plans

Bring up communication systems in lab

Test and debug communication systems

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications

Requirements

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience in wireless PHY systems design and implementation.

Strong background in signal processing and communication theory

Experience in MATLAB, C/C++ and fixed‑point/cycle‑true programming and simulation

Experience on Modem and digital front‑end blocks design

Experience in IC design, RFIC calibration and testing

Experience in Wi‑Fi or Bluetooth PHY layer standard is a great advantage

A team player; able to identify and resolve technical and schedule issues with team members. Team management skills would be an advantage.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical materials effectively and produce good quality engineering documentation.

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

Feeling, Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

80% Sitting, 10% walking, 10% Standing

Pay Range

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $75,000-$232,000.

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

To all recruitment agencies : Microchip Technology Inc does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Worksite address

san diego, CA, 92189, US

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