Principal Engineer - Hardware

Principal Engineer-Hardware

Microchip's Frequency and Time Systems business unit is a world leader in precise time solutions and sets the world's standard for time. Our work distributes and applies precise time for the communications, aerospace, defense, IT infrastructure, and metrology industries. Frequency and Timing Systems is expanding our business in global timescales, digital signal processing, satellite communications, airborne timing, and navigation systems.

Our Government Systems group in Boulder, CO is seeking a Principal Engineer-Hardware to lead and contribute to hardware designs for R&D programs. This position is a fit for someone that enjoys technical achievement, cooperative research, never ending chances to learn, and a friendly team environment. You will participate in a wide variety of projects and contribute to all phases of the full design lifecycle, including concept development, design, test and validation, sustainment and next generation planning. The opportunity requires the candidate to be a self-motivated person who is proactive and goal oriented. Join our team and be a part of the fast-growing, cutting-edge technology.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Create, analyze, support, and improve electronic designs including PCB's and PCBA's for Government Systems products
• Work within cross-functional teams of systems, software, FPGA and mechanical engineers to develop novel solutions that meet customer needs
• Conduct design reviews showing design completeness, conformance to requirements, robustness, and expected yields
• Write and review product requirements and specifications
• Establish and maintain relationships with key partners and suppliers
• Coordinate closely with manufacturing during new product introduction
• Coach and mentor junior engineers
• This in-office position is located in Boulder, Colorado and may require some occasional travel

Benefits :

Paid Time Off :

Requirements / Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Travel Time : 0% - 25%

Physical Attributes : Bending at Waist, Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Lifting, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements : 70% sitting; 15% walking; 15% standing; 100% in doors; Usual business hours

Pay Range : We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below :

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in Colorado, is $70,000-$163,000.

Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified. Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the EEO is the Law Poster and the EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. Please also refer to the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.