Communication Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate physical‑layer architectures for advanced wireless communication systems
• Develop system‑level models to evaluate performance, optimise algorithms, and guide design trade‑offs
• Collaborate with RF/Analog engineers to define module specifications
• Work with digital design teams to implement algorithms and digital processing blocks
• Support bring‑up, testing, and troubleshooting of test chips and SoCs across RF/Analog, digital, and validation domains
• Produce clear, high‑quality documentation, design reports, and test plans
• Requirements/Qualifications:
• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent academic background)
• Strong grounding in signal processing and communication theory
• Proficiency with MATLAB, C/C++, and fixed‑point or cycle‑accurate modelling
• Experience with modem or digital front‑end block design
• Exposure to FPGA design
• Familiarity with IC design, RFIC calibration, or testing
• Knowledge of Wi‑Fi or Bluetooth PHY standards is a strong advantage
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines and resolve technical challenges; leadership potential is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly and produce high‑quality engineering documentation
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• Travel Time:
• 0% - 25%
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Additional Information

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-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: Communications Systems Engineer We are seeking a Communications Systems Engineer with a solid foundation in communication theory and signal processing to join our UK‑based Wireless Systems Group . You will contribute to the design and implementation of physical‑layer algorithms for cutting‑edge, low‑power Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth products. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with a global, cross‑functional engineering team, including RF/Analog, Digital, and Validation groups within a supportive environment that values technical curiosity and creative problem‑solving. Whether you're early in your career or already experienced, you'll have the opportunity to tackle complex challenges and help shape next‑generation wireless systems.

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