Senior Engineer II - Systems; Integration Hardware

Senior Engineer II – Systems (Integration Hardware)

Join Microchip Technology Inc.’s Frequency and Time Systems (FTS) business unit in Boulder, CO. The Senior Engineer II – Systems (Integration Hardware) will perform integration of hardware components into full system solutions for aerospace, defense, communications, IT infrastructure, and metrology industries.

• Integrate hardware components (servers, timing systems, GPS receivers, networking equipment, etc.) into full system solutions.
• Perform rack‑level integration including cabling (Ethernet, serial, RF, and power).
• Run system‑level and acceptance tests to verify seamless hardware/software operation.
• Troubleshoot integration issues and conduct root cause analysis.
• Document wiring diagrams, rack elevations, system block diagrams, configurations, integration steps, validation plans, procedures, and reports.
• Support installations, calibrations, and field testing at customer sites as needed.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to align requirements and ensure successful delivery.

• Install and configure hardware components in lab and field environments.
• Verify functionality through integration test procedures.

• Execute system validation and collect test data.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during integration cycles.

• Create wiring diagrams, BOMs, and baseline configurations.
• Follow configuration management and change control.

• Partner with systems, software, hardware, and mechanical design engineering teams.
• Support customer integration and field deployments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 7–8 years of hardware system integration or test engineering experience.
• Hands‑on experience with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, signal generators, time interval and frequency counters).
• Familiarity with networking (Ethernet, PTP, NTP, serial, managed network switch configuration).
• Ability to interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.
• US Citizenship.

• Experience with precision time and frequency technology, phase noise, Allan Deviation measurement, related precision instrumentation, IRIG, and GPS.
• Experience with RHEL/Rocky/Linux environments.
• Familiarity with government/defense integration standards and technology (MIL‑STD, ITAR).
• Exposure to Agile workflows and tools (Jira, Confluence, Service Now).
• Current or recently active TS/SCI.

• Travel up to 30%, typically less than 3 weeks at a time, including international travel.

• Wellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment.
• Gold Standard in Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits.
• Quarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan.
• Restricted Stock Grant.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan.
• Spending Accounts.
• Life Insurance.
• Long Term Care.
• Legal.
• Employee Assistance Plan.

• Vacation Pay.
• Absence Time – Sick Pay.
• 10 Paid Holidays.

Full‑time

Mid‑Senior level

This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by U.S. export laws. Candidates must provide proof of either U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.