Technical Staff Engineer-Design
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. Microchip Technology Inc. is a global organization with a team of 17,000 members working on technology that powers the world. We offer an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication, with opportunities for growth and stability. Our nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth, and we are committed to employee development, values-based decision making, and a strong sense of community. We have achieved record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability due to our dedicated team players who empower innovation.
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
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
