Principal Engineer-Communication Systems

Microchip Technology Inc.San Diego, CA
$75,000 - $232,000Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

  • Team management skills would be an advantage.

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

Benefits

  • health benefits that begin day one
  • retirement savings plans
  • industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature
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