Lead Principal Satcom/Telecom System Application Engineer (f/m/div)

Infineon • Milpitas, CA

19h

About The Position

As a Lead Principal Satcom/Telecom System Application Engineer in the Customer Collaboration and Technical Marketing team, you will work hand-in-hand with customers, enabling them to transform products into cutting-edge designs, while building long-lasting partnerships. Infineon is a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, enabling game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. The company drives innovation and customer success, while caring for its people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Infineon is committed to creating the best environment for everyone, embracing diversity and inclusion, and fostering a working environment characterized by trust, openness, respect, and tolerance. They are dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, basing recruiting decisions on experience and skills.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with a minimum of 15 years of experience in the semiconductor and/or power electronics industry
• Proven experience in system-level applications, including hardware and/or software integration, with strong knowledge in Multi-phase Buck converter and its key components working theory and mechanism
• Solid knowledge of magnetics design (transformers, inductors), EMC/EMI considerations, and converter design, with experience in system-level modelling, simulation, and concept validation methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate system requirements into technical solutions, and excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment across divisions, regions, and sales, with self-driven, structured, and able to operate under ambiguity in a fast-evolving environment
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to ~30–40%) to collaborate with global teams and stakeholders
• Overall, a strong technical foundation, business acumen, and interpersonal skills to excel in a dynamic and international work environment

Responsibilities

• Provide structured technical input to G2M strategies for Satcom and Telecom applications, and support cross-region alignment, while understanding system architectures including redundancy, reliability, and scalability requirements
• Develop and deliver scalable technical collaterals for Satcom and Telecom infrastructure power solutions, and support design-in / design-win activities with system-level proposals and customer engagement
• Understand customer system-level power architectures and sub-system development for Satcom & Telecom systems, and support regional implementations, while collaborating with divisional and regional teams on solution development and deployment
• Organize and support global 3rd-level technical support and escalation handling, and contribute to global system-level training initiatives and technical knowledge sharing
• Consolidate structured feedback on telecom trends (O-RAN, 6G, SATCOM convergence) and application needs to SMD / Division, and support innovation projects/next generation platforms in telecom and satellite communication systems
• Collaborate with global teams to develop and implement technical solutions, and provide technical expertise to support customer engagements and sales activities
• Overall, provide technical leadership and support to drive business growth and success in the Satcom and Telecom markets, while staying up-to-date with industry trends and technologies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior