Principal Engineer - Software Development

Job Title

Principal Engineer - Software Development

Role Summary

Lead design and implementation of databases, data warehouses, visualization, and analytics used to process and analyze atomic clock test data. Collaborate with physicists, engineers, and test teams to integrate test and manufacturing data and deliver validated analysis pipelines.

Experience Level

Senior-level; requires 10+ years of relevant engineering or science experience.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include database design, integration, analysis, and validation:

• Design and manage SQL Server Always On database schemas and availability strategies.
• Develop and support stored-procedure based interfaces for automated test equipment (ATE), visualization tools (JMP, Origin), and analysis in Python/R.
• Characterize and analyze atomic clock test data in collaboration with physicists, engineers, and test teams.
• Implement statistical, numerical, and machine-learning techniques for data characterization.
• Integrate test data with component traceability, manufacturing telemetry, returns, and other data sources.
• Manage database source code and develop/execute validation test plans in accordance with industry practices.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and constraints:

• Proven experience managing large datasets and production databases and data warehouses.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server (Always On), stored procedures, and database source control.
• Experience with data visualization tools (JMP, Origin) and analysis using Python and R.
• Experience applying statistical, numerical, and machine-learning methods to experimental/test data.
• Experience integrating datasets across manufacturing, traceability, and test systems (ATE).
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate with technical and management stakeholders.
• US Person status required due to U.S. export-control restrictions.

Education Requirements

Requires a BS or MS in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience.

About the Company

Company: Microchip

Headquarters: Chandler, Arizona, USA

Microchip is a leading semiconductor company focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance the human experience. With a commitment to empowering innovation, Microchip prioritizes the value of its employees by fostering a culture that supports their growth and contributions.