Principal Systems Engineer, Product Definition
About The Position
The Allegro team is united by a clear purpose—advancing technologies that make the world safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. With over 30 years of experience in semiconductor innovation, we bring that purpose to life across every part of the business—from breakthrough product development and customer success to how we show up for each other and the communities we serve. The Opportunity Allegro MicroSystems is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to lead the definition of our next generation of Motor Control and Brushless Motor Driver ICs. You will sit at the critical intersection of Marketing, Systems, and IC Design. Your mission is to understand the future needs of the automotive and industrial markets—such as e-mobility, robotics, and automation—and define the "winning" product architectures that will keep Allegro at the forefront of the industry.
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Ph.D. preferred). Candidates should be honors graduates with significant knowledge and experience in electrical engineering.
- 10+ years in the semiconductor industry, with a focus on systems engineering, applications engineering, or analog/mixed-signal design.
- A good grounding in and deep understanding of fundamental power electronics experience.
- Deep knowledge of Field Oriented Control (FOC).
- Knowledge of PI Control loop design and tuning.
- Knowledge of sensorless control techniques for brushless motors.
- Strong understanding of automotive safety standards (ISO 26262 / ASIL).
- Exceptional ability to simplify complex technical concepts for customers while maintaining the rigor required for design engineers.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience in motor control semiconductor product definition.
- Real-time Embedded coding for motor control using C/C++ on Microcontrollers (MCUs).
- Advanced MATLAB/Simulink skills for motor control simulation and algorithm development.
- Hands-on bench evaluation skills for motor control systems and ICs.
- Knowledge of IC evaluation experience, semiconductor fabrication, and quality systems.
- Ability in a language other than English (e.g., Japanese or other regional customer languages) is a benefit.
Responsibilities
- Translate high-level customer requirements and market trends into detailed technical specifications (Target Specs) for new Integrated Circuits (ICs).
- Use tools like MATLAB, Simulink, or PSpice to model system-level behavior and verify that the proposed IC definition meets the application’s performance and safety needs.
- Act as the technical expert in deep-dive meetings with "Tier 1" automotive and industrial customers to understand their system-level challenges and influence their future architectures.
- Perform detailed technical benchmarking against competitor solutions to ensure Allegro products offer superior value, efficiency, and integration.
- Partner with Product Marketing to define the long-term technology roadmap, identifying the key IP and process technologies (e.g., SG8, TMR) needed for future success.
- Lead the technical feasibility studies and "Design-In" reviews, ensuring a smooth hand-off from the definition phase to the IC Design and Verification teams.
Benefits
- We foster a culture of Real Innovation
- empowering you to push boundaries, develop cutting-edge solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
- Your work will create a Real Impact by solving complex real-world challenges that fuel our success and shape the future of technology.
- You’ll experience Real Connection, collaborating with talented colleagues around the globe in an environment built on trust, respect, and a shared purpose.
- Join us—and help build what’s next.
- At Allegro, we are committed to providing a harassment-free environment of mutual respect to fuel innovation through inclusive thought collaboration.
- Allegro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, parental status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
- Allegro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
