Communication Systems Engineer

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology, Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description: We are seeking a Communications Systems Engineer with a strong background in communication theory and signal processing. The successful candidate will join our Wireless Systems Group in Ely and responsible for the system design for low power wireless products. You will be working with a cross-functional global team in a collaborative environment that we take pride in. You will thrive on complex technical challenges and be personally motivated to provide the best solution to challenging problems. Responsibilities

• Working with RF/Analog, digital and validation teams to bring-up, test and trouble-shoot test-chips and SoC's
• Working with the RF/Analog design team to develop module specifications and RF calibrations
• Working with the digital design team to implement algorithms and digital modules
• Development of system models for performance evaluation, optimization and to guide design trade-offs
• Documentation and development of design and test plans

Requirements/Qualifications:

• BS , MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
• Strong background in signal processing and communication theory
• Experience on algorithm design and analysis in Matlab, Python or C
• Experience on Modem and digital front-end blocks design is a plus.
• Wi-Fi or Bluetooth PHY layer understanding is a plus.
• A team player; able to identify and resolve technical and schedule issues with team members. Team management skills would be an advantage.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical materials effectively and produce good quality engineering documentation.

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