Senior Engineer II - Systems Design (Integration, Linux + Programming)

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.

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Job Description:

Microchip’s Frequency and Time Systems (FTS) business unit is a growing, world-leading provider of precision time solutions, setting the global standard for time.  The business unit generates, distributes, and applies precise time for the aerospace, defense, communications, IT infrastructure, and metrology industries. Microchip's customers can build more reliable networks and systems by utilizing the company's advanced timing technologies, atomic clocks, services, and solutions.  Microchip products support today's precise timing standards, including GPS-based timing, IEEE 1588 (PTP), Network Time Protocol (NTP), Synchronous Ethernet, and more. 

Our Government Systems group in Boulder, CO, is seeking a Senior Engineer II - System (Integration, Linux + Programming) to join our team of technical professionals supporting complex networked systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in Linux administration, network configuration, scripting automation, and hardware integration, with the ability to streamline processes and ensure reliable system performance across multiple environments.

This position plays a key role in developing, integrating, and maintaining systems that bridge hardware and software domains. The engineer will collaborate closely with network architects, software developers, and test engineers to design efficient, scalable, and secure solutions.

This position may require up to 30% travel, including domestic and international assignments, to support integration, testing, and deployment efforts at customer and partner sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and maintain network switches, routers, and related infrastructure.

• Perform Linux system integration and administration, including user management, service configuration, and system hardening.

• Develop and maintain automation scripts (written in Python, Bash, or a similar language) to reduce manual workload and enhance consistency across deployments.

• Support hardware integration efforts, including setup, cabling, and system bring-up activities.

• Translate customer requirements into formal system architectures and detailed block diagrams to guide engineering teams.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, refine, and validate technical requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Conduct customer briefings and technical presentations to communicate system capabilities, status updates, integration progress, and risk mitigation.

• Troubleshoot complex network and system issues across physical and virtual environments.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define integration requirements and technical documentation.

• Participate in system design reviews, offering input on architecture