Engineer II - Hardware

Location: Beverly, Massachusetts, United States; the position may be performed in the US. Candidates must have U.S. Person status and be eligible under U.S. export-control requirements.

Annual base salary: $70,304–$143,000 USD, plus restricted stock units, quarterly bonuses, health benefits, retirement savings plans, and ESPP.

Company

Microchip Frequency and Time System develops precision time and frequency equipment, including timing technologies, atomic clocks, services, and solutions for communications, aerospace and defense, IT infrastructure, science, and metrology customers.

What you will do

• Design electronic systems comprising analog, mixed-signal, embedded, and RF/microwave circuits.
• Lead and participate in detailed design reviews and collaborate with hardware, software, mechanical, PCB design, and program management teams.
• Develop requirements, specifications, verification and validation plans, and procedures under the new product introduction process.
• Design, document, test, troubleshoot, and provide lifecycle support for quartz and atomic frequency oscillators and related technologies.
• Support troubleshooting, failure analysis, compliance, component obsolescence, and product change orders.

Requirements

• U.S. Person status and eligibility to access technology controlled by U.S. export laws; candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency, or protected-individual status.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and at least 2.5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of circuit theory, linear systems, digital systems, control loops, schematics, PCB design, simulation tools, and common test-lab equipment.
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing, assembly, and test processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong desire for continuous learning.
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends occasionally, with flexible accommodations.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for up to one week at a time, including internationally; the posting also lists no regular travel time.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in RF/microwave circuits and crystal oscillator designs.
• Knowledge of FPGA and embedded software development.
• Experience with Python, C, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Ansys, SPICE, and VHDL/Verilog.
• Experience using Altium Designer and SolidWorks.
• Experience with ruggedized designs for harsh environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Health benefits begin on day one.
• Retirement savings plans, restricted stock units, quarterly bonuses, and an employee stock purchase plan with a two-year look-back feature.
• Culture emphasizing trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, communication, employee development, and values-based decision-making.
• Physical requirements include approximately 80% sitting and 20% standing, lifting up to 10 pounds, and working independently and with others.