Technical Staff Engineer-Design

Microchip•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Technical Staff (Communication Systems) Design Engineer to lead and contribute to the design, modeling, and implementation of physical-layer algorithms for wireless products. This role combines strong individual technical contribution with cross-functional technical leadership, supporting wireless solutions from concept through production. The engineer will work closely with global teams across RF/Analog, Digital, Software, Validation, and Program Management in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Ph.D in related field. with 8+ years or MS with 12+ years of experience in communication systems
Strong foundation in communication theory and signal processing
Hands-on experience with Matlab, Python and C/C++ for algorithm development and system simulation
Solid understanding of fixed-point modeling, cycle-accurate simulation, and hardware-aware design
Practical lab experience with communication system testing and silicon bring-up
Proven experience driving the end-to-end design of wireless communication systems
Experience leading technical execution across multiple stages of product development
Ability to influence and coordinate across disciplines and geographies without direct reporting authority
Strong communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts to executive and non-technical audiences
Ability to balance hands-on technical execution with system-level architecture and planning

Nice To Haves

Experience with algorithms and physical layer of UWB systems, radar systems, or other wireless standards
Experience supporting wireless SoC production, characterization, and post-silicon issue resolution
Ability to review and guide RTL-level implementations to ensure alignment with system intent

Responsibilities

Contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of communication system and PHY modem algorithms
Support system-level trade-off studies, performance analysis, and algorithm selection for low-power wireless products
Translate product and system requirements into clear technical specifications for RF, digital, software, and validation teams
Provide technical guidance and collaborate across disciplines to ensure system intent is preserved through implementation
Develop and validate system models, fixed-point models, and hardware-aware algorithm implementations
Support test chip and SoC bring-up, including lab debugging, root-cause analysis, and performance optimization
Contribute to production readiness by supporting characterization, validation, and issue resolution for wireless SoC products