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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. Our Government Systems group in Boulder, CO is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to manage and contribute to R&D programs in the field of timing and communications systems. This position is a fit for someone that enjoys technical achievement, cooperative research, never ending chances to learn, and a friendly team environment. You will participate in a wide variety of projects. The opportunity requires the candidate to be a self-motivated person who is proactive and goal oriented. Join our team and be a part of the fast-growing, cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

Requirements/Qualifications:

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

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university
• Typically 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)
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• US Citizenship Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Established expertise in digital signal processing, control system design, linear system analysis, or statistical classification algorithms
• Ability to efficiently operate in a Linux/Unix environment
• 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
• Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain one

Additional Information

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

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

Physical Requirements:

10% walking, 10% standing, 80% sitting; 100% in doors; Usual business hours

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 California, is $88,000 - $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.