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# Principal Engineer-Communication Systems

- **Company:** Microsemi
- **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $232,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bluetooth, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Modems, Software Debugging, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, MATLAB, Signal Processing, Wi-Fi Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Wireless Technologies
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/microchiphr/External/job/CA---Irvine/Principal-Engineer-Communication-Systems_R997-26

## About the Role

* 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. 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.

## Description

We are seeking a Communications Systems Design Engineer with a strong background in communication theory and signal processing. The successful candidate will join our Wireless Systems Group in Irvine and as a senior member of the team, will be responsible for the systems design and implementation of physical layer algorithms for low power Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Sub-GHz 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 closely with RF/Analog, Digital, Validation and Software teams for bringing-up, testing and troubleshooting of test chips and SOC's
 * 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 to guide design trade-offs
 * Working with the RF/Analog design team to develop module specifications
 * Working with the digital design team to implement algorithms and digital modules
 * Working with RF/Analog, digital and validation teams to bring-up, test and trouble-shoot test chips and SoC's
 * Documentation and development of design and test plans
 * Bring up communication systems in lab
 * Test and debug communication systems
 * Perform other duties as assigned


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