Senior Engineer II Hardware

Job Description Microchip Frequency & Time Systems (FTS) provides industry leading precision frequency and timing solutions, with products ranging from primary standard instruments to the world's first commercial Chip-Scale Atomic Clock. FTS products have applications from the ocean floor to satellites in space, in markets such as telecom, wireless, aerospace/defense, IT infrastructure and metrology industries. FTS's customers can build more reliable networks and systems by using the company's advanced timing technologies, atomic clocks, services and solutions. Responsibilities Provide technical leadership for development of electronic systems to be utilized in next generation atomic clocks. Liaise with Software and Mechanical Design Teams to ensure robust and producible product designs. Provide FMA and other troubleshooting support to production on new and existing products. With the Hardware Engineering Manager, guide and mentor a focused group of electrical engineers on best practices for new product development and sustaining engineering. Develop and execute test and qualification plans for engineering prototypes. Design and capture schematics using the CAD suite, and work closely with the layout designer to ensure a working and manufacturable design. Manage electrical designs in the Product Lifecycle Management tool Agile – entails creating bills of material and engineering change orders. Requirements / Qualifications Requires BS/MS Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience in hardware design. Requires a complete understanding of analog designs such as active filters and control loops. Requires strong knowledge of Mixed Signal circuits and Data Converters. Must have knowledge of the physical layer of digital interfaces such as USB, SPI and I2C. Must possess proven ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering drawings, engineering electrical schematics, product and process specifications, Statements of Work (SOWs). Proven ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and interface well with peers and management in a corporate setting are required. Must be adept at technical research and drafting of design reports. Must have familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, specific experience using Agile is desired. Experience with component selection for space applications with radiation requirements is desired. Programmable Logic (FPGA/CPLD) and HDL (VHDL/Verilog) design experience is preferred. RF and Microwave synthesis knowledge is preferred. Crystal oscillator design experience is preferred. Travel Time 0% - 25% Physical Attributes Bending at Waist, Carrying, Electrical Hazards, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements Sitting 40%, standing 40%, walking 20% 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. The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304 - $143,000. Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. Export Controls Requirements This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that are controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). Know Your Rights Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster #J-18808-Ljbffr Microchip Technology Inc