Senior Wireless Systems Architect – Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth & Sub‑GHz

Microchip Technology Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Retirement savings plan

ESPP with 2-year look back

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Communications Systems Design Engineer to join the Wireless Systems Group.

You will design and implement physical layer algorithms for low power Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth and Sub‑GHz wireless products in a cross‑functional team. The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years in wireless PHY design, plus strong signal processing and MATLAB/C/C++ skills.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience in wireless PHY systems design and implementation.
• Strong background in signal processing and communication theory.
• Experience in MATLAB, C/C++ and fixed-point/cycle-true programming and simulation.
• Experience on Modem and digital front-end blocks design.
• Experience in IC design, RFIC calibration and testing.
• Experience in Wi‑Fi or Bluetooth PHY layer standard is a great advantage.
• A team player; able to identify and resolve technical and schedule issues with team members.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical materials effectively and produce good quality engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Working with RF/Analog, Digital, Validation and Software teams for bring-up, testing and troubleshooting of test chips and SOCs.
• Simulate communication systems and participate in digital block design.
• Participate in RFIP design regarding block specs & controls.
• Design and simulation of the physical layer of wireless communication systems.
• Development of system models for performance evaluation, optimization and design trade-offs.
• Work with RF/Analog design team to develop module specifications.
• Work with the digital design team to implement algorithms and digital modules.
• Work with RF/Analog, digital and validation teams to bring-up, test and trouble-shoot test chips and SoCs.
• Documentation and development of design and test plans.
• Bring up communication systems in lab.
• Test and debug communication systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong background in signal processing

Strong communication skills

Team player

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

C/C++

Fixed-point/cycle-true programming

Modem and digital front-end blocks design

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Communications Systems Design Engineer to join the Wireless Systems Group.

You will design and implement physical layer algorithms for low power Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth and Sub‑GHz wireless products in a cross‑functional team. The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years in wireless PHY design, plus strong signal processing and MATLAB/C/C++ skills.