Principal Hardware Engineer

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.

Microchip FTS’s Beverly, MA location is considering candidates for a position of Principal Engineer - Hardware in our Research and Development Engineering department. Suitable candidates will possess hands-on experience and expertise in development of control systems using Analog, Mixed Signal and Digital circuits with Embedded Microcontrollers. This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States.

Candidates are required to provide proof of US citizenship or current permanent residency.

• 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 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