Allegro MicroSystems

Principal Systems Engineer, Product Definition

Allegro MicroSystems$120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering; Ph.D. preferred.
  • Over 10 years of experience in the semiconductor industry focusing on systems and applications engineering or analog/mixed-signal design.
  • Deep knowledge of power electronics with expertise in motor control algorithms, particularly Field Oriented Control (FOC).
  • Familiarity with PI control loop design and sensorless control techniques for brushless motors.
  • Strong understanding of automotive safety standards (ISO 26262 / ASIL).
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Define product architecture based on customer needs and market trends for new ICs.
  • Model system-level behavior using MATLAB, Simulink, or PSpice to ensure performance meets application requirements.
  • Act as a technical expert during customer meetings, addressing system-level challenges.
  • Conduct competitive technical analysis to ensure superior product value and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with Product Marketing to establish a long-term technology roadmap and identify key IP.
  • Lead feasibility studies and technical reviews to facilitate the design transition.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model for flexible working arrangements.
  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of technology in motor control and semiconductor development.
  • Engagement with leading automotive and industrial clients.
  • Collaboration across multiple functions including marketing, systems, and design.
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies for system simulation and modeling.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Allegro MicroSystems is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to lead the definition of our next generation of Motor Control and Brushless Motor Driver ICs. You will sit at the critical intersection of Marketing, Systems, and IC Design. Your mission is to understand the future needs of the automotive and industrial markets-such as e-mobility, robotics, and automation-and define the "winning" product architectures that will keep Allegro at the forefront of the industry.

What You Will Do
  • 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.


What You Will Need
  • 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.


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About Allegro MicroSystems

Allegro MicroSystems is a leading global designer, developer, fabless manufacturer, and marketer of sensor integrated circuits (ICs) and application-specific analog power ICs enabling emerging technologies and powering the world’s most innovative products. The company’s diverse product portfolio provides efficient and reliable solutions for the automotive, communications, computing, consumer, industrial, LED lighting, medical, and power management markets. Allegro’s headquarters are in Manchester, New Hampshire (USA) with design, applications, and sales support centers located worldwide. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market since 2019.
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