Principal Hardware Engineer: Atomic Clock Systems Lead

Microchip Technology Inc.; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits day one

Retirement plan

ESPP with 2-year look-back

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Beverly, MA is seeking a Principal Engineer – Hardware to lead development of electronic systems for precision timing and atomic clocks, partnering with software and mechanical teams.

The role requires deep expertise in analog, mixed-signal, and FPGA/HDL design, with experience in PLM tools and Agile processes. The team emphasizes mentorship, design for manufacturability, and a culture of growth.

Qualifications

• Requires BS/MS Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of hardware design experience.
• Experience with analog designs such as active filters and control loops.
• Familiar with Data Converters and mixed-signal circuits.
• Knowledge of USB, SPI, I2C interfaces and reading schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of electronic systems for 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.
• Design and capture schematics, manage BOMs in PLM and CAD tools.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Analog design

Mixed-signal circuits

USB SPI I2C

FPGA HDL

Radiation-hardening

Agile

Education

BS/MS Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLM tools

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. in Beverly, MA is seeking a Principal Engineer – Hardware to lead development of electronic systems for precision timing and atomic clocks, partnering with software and mechanical teams.

The role requires deep expertise in analog, mixed-signal, and FPGA/HDL design, with experience in PLM tools and Agile processes. The team emphasizes mentorship, design for manufacturability, and a culture of growth.