Senior Principal Power Architect - MCU

Job Title

Senior Principal Power Architect - MCU

Role Summary

Lead definition and architecture of DC-DC power systems for integration in microcontroller (MCU) products and MCU-based systems. Work within a cross-functional product team that includes system architects, analog and digital designers, verification, DfT and physical design to deliver high-performance MCU products.

Experience Level

Senior — expects extensive experience; the role references 10+ years of product development experience.

Responsibilities

Design and validate power architectures and ensure implementation meets system requirements before and after silicon.

• Define DC-DC and switcher system architectures (buck, boost, buck-boost, capacitive converters as applicable).
• Perform system-level simulation of DC-DC and switcher architectures, including digital control and analog impairments (MATLAB, SimPlis or equivalent).
• Quantify block-level specifications and assess implementation impairments on system performance.
• Perform or oversee block-level analog design, layout oversight, review and signoff when required.
• Collaborate with analog and digital designers to drive architecture implementation and verify requirements pre- and post-tape-out.
• Work with system architects and product/marketing teams to align power solutions with product goals.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for immediate contribution.

• 10+ years of product development experience, including switch-mode power supply design and architecture.
• Proven expertise in DC-DC converter architectures and system-level power design for MCU products.
• Practical experience with power-system simulation tools (MATLAB, SimPlis, or equivalent).
• Hands-on analog block-level design experience and familiarity with layout review and signoff processes.
• Experience working with cross-functional design teams (analog, digital, verification, physical design).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to present technical trade-offs and drive decisions.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.

Education Requirements

Master's degree in electronic engineering required.

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.