What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Systems Engineer, Product Definition position at allegromicro?
The Allegro team is united by a clear purpose—advancing technologies that make the world safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. With over 30 years of experience in semiconductor innovation, we bring that purpose to life across every part of the business—from breakthrough product development and customer success to how we show up for each other and the communities we serve. 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. #LI-Hybrid Why Allegro? Join Allegro and become part of a team where your contributions truly matter. We foster a culture of Real Innovation, empowering you to push boundaries, develop cutting-edge solutions, and drive continuous improvement. Your work will create a Real Impact by solving complex real-world challenges that fuel our success and shape the future of technology. You’ll experience Real Connection, collaborating with talented colleagues around the globe in an environment built on trust, respect, and a shared purpose. Join us—and help build what’s next. At Allegro, we are committed to providing a harassment-free environment of mutual respect to fuel innovation through inclusive thought collaboration. Allegro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, parental status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Allegro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Eligible applicants must reside in a state where Allegro currently has an office location: This includes New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Texas, and Michigan. Certain positions (such as field sales roles) may be exempt from this requirement. Allegro MicroSystems (NASDAQ: ALGM) is a global leader in sensing and power semiconductor solutions, committed to driving e-mobility, clean energy, automation, and robotics forward. Through Real Innovation, we're developing intelligent technologies that move the world toward a safer, more sustainable, and autonomous future. Our acquisition of Crocus Technology further strengthens our leadership in magnetic sensing, bringing cutting-edge TMR technology to our world-class portfolio. At Allegro, your work creates Real Impact. Our advanced magnetic position and current sensors, power management ICs, brushless motor drivers, and LED lighting drivers are at the heart of critical systems worldwide. From extending the range of electric vehicles and enabling smarter factories to powering efficient data centers and enhancing autonomous driving, our solutions touch lives every day. If you're driving a car, using cloud services, or receiving a package, you're interacting with Allegro's technology in action. We believe in Real Connection. With a diverse team of over 4,400 employees across 17 countries and headquartered in Manchester, NH (USA), Allegro fosters a truly global and collaborative environment. Our engineering, manufacturing, and support teams worldwide are united by a shared mission, working together with trust, respect, and purpose. We encourage you to think differently, take informed risks, and build what's next. Our dedication to pioneering solutions is reflected in our extensive portfolio of over 1,400 worldwide patents. Allegro is not just building technology; we're building careers where your contributions matter, your growth is valued, and you can make a lasting difference. Our unwavering commitment to excellence is underscored by our IATF16949:2016 and ISO14001:2015 certifications and the quality awards we've received globally. Join us and help shape the future – where your innovation, impact, and connection will drive what's next!