Senior Principal Power Architect - MCU

Job Title

Senior Principal Power Architect - MCU

Role Summary

Define and architect DC-DC power systems for integration into microcontroller (MCU) products and MCU-based systems. Deliver system-level simulation and block-level specifications, validate architecture pre- and post-silicon, and collaborate across analog, digital, verification, DfT and physical-design teams.

Position supports multiple engineering sites (Sophia-Antipolis, Caen, Toulouse, Catania) and contributes to product development of high-performance MCUs.

Experience Level

Senior — requires 10+ years of product development experience in power supply design and architecture.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include architecture, simulation, implementation oversight, and mentoring.

• Define power solutions and DC-DC system architectures (buck, buck-boost, boost, and capacitive converters) for MCU products.
• Perform system simulation of DC-DC/switcher architectures, including digital control and analog impairments, using tools such as MATLAB, SIMPLIS or equivalents.
• Quantify block-level specifications and assess implementation impairments on overall system performance.
• Provide block-level analog design input when required and oversee layout reviews and sign-off.
• Collaborate with analog and digital designers to ensure architecture meets requirements before and after tape-out.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience to perform the role.

• 10+ years of product development experience, including switch-mode power supply design and architecture.
• Proven experience with DC-DC converter topologies (buck, buck-boost, boost) and system-level power architectures.
• Hands-on experience with system-level simulation tools and modeling of digital control and analog impairments (e.g., MATLAB, SIMPLIS, or equivalent).
• Ability to specify block-level requirements and translate system specs into implementable designs.
• Experience coordinating implementation, layout oversight, and design sign-off with analog teams.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to work across disciplines (analog, digital, verification, physical design).
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.
• Nice-to-have: prior experience in MCU product development and working in cross-functional SoC teams.

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.