Senior Principal Power Architect – MCU

NXP Semiconductors

Senior Principal Power Architect designing DC-DC systems for MCU products. Leading product development with a strong focus on innovation and collaboration.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeCatania • 🇫🇷 FranceSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, architect and DC-DC systems for integration in Microcontroller (MCU) products and for MCU based systems
Work with system architects and marketing to develop power solutions for MCU based products
Define innovative DC-DC, switcher architectures including buck, buck-boost and boost converters
Simulation of DC-DC, switcher architectures including digital control and analog impairments using simulators like matlab, Simplis or equivalent
Block level analog design when required including layout oversight, review and signoff
Work with analog and digital designers to implement architecture and ensure that requirements are met before AND after tape out
Mentorship and development of junior engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in electronic engineering required
10+ years of product development experience including switch mode power supplies design and architecture
Strong and effective communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career Development Opportunities
Commitment to sustainability and inclusion
Online and offline learning opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

DC-DC Converter DesignBuck Converter ArchitectureBuck-Boost Converter ArchitectureBoost Converter ArchitectureAnalog DesignDigital Control SimulationLayout OversightBlock Level DesignProduct DevelopmentPower Solutions Development

Soft Skills

Teamwork SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications

Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering