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# Principal Systems Engineer, Product Definition

- **Company:** Allegro Microsystems, Inc.
- **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), MATLAB, Performance Tuning, Simulink, PIC Microcontroller, Pspice
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=92df98d19852a5f2

## About the Role

Do you have experience in System tuning?, * B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Ph.D. preferred). Candidates should be honors graduates with significant knowledge and experience in electrical engineering.

 * 10+ years in the semiconductor industry, with a focus on systems engineering, applications engineering, or analog/mixed-signal design.
 * A good grounding in and deep understanding of fundamental power electronics experience.
 * Motor Control Algorithms:
 + Deep knowledge of Field Oriented Control (FOC).
 + Knowledge of PI Control loop design and tuning.
 + Knowledge of sensorless control techniques for brushless motors.
 * Strong understanding of automotive safety standards (ISO 26262 / ASIL).
 * Exceptional ability to simplify complex technical concepts for customers while maintaining the rigor required for design engineers.

Desirable :

 * Direct experience in motor control semiconductor product definition.
 * Real-time Embedded coding for motor control using C/C++ on Microcontrollers (MCUs).
 * Advanced MATLAB/Simulink skills for motor control simulation and algorithm development.
 * Lab & Evaluation:
 + Hands-on bench evaluation skills for motor control systems and ICs.
 + Knowledge of IC evaluation experience, semiconductor fabrication, and quality systems.
 * Ability in a language other than English (e.g., Japanese or other regional customer languages) is a benefit.

## Description

* Product Architecture Definition: Translate high-level customer requirements and market trends into detailed technical specifications (Target Specs) for new Integrated Circuits (ICs).
 * System Modeling & Simulation: Use tools like MATLAB, Simulink, or PSpice to model system-level behavior and verify that the proposed IC definition meets the application's performance and safety needs.
 * Customer Engagement: Act as the technical expert in deep-dive meetings with "Tier 1" automotive and industrial customers to understand their system-level challenges and influence their future architectures.
 * Competitive Analysis: Perform detailed technical benchmarking against competitor solutions to ensure Allegro products offer superior value, efficiency, and integration.
 * Roadmap Support: Partner with Product Marketing to define the long-term technology roadmap, identifying the key IP and process technologies (e.g., SG8, TMR) needed for future success.
 * Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead the technical feasibility studies and "Design-In" reviews, ensuring a smooth hand-off from the definition phase to the IC Design and Verification teams.


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