Microchip Technology Inc.
Senior Engineer II - System (Integration Linux+Programming)
Microchip Technology Inc., Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
Senior Engineer II – System (Integration Linux+Programming)
Location: Boulder, CO. Company: Microchip Technology Inc., an equal opportunity employer.
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.
Tbleshoot 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, scalability, and reliability improvements.
Contribute to process automation initiatives for testing, provisioning, and system monitoring.
Assist in maintaining and improving the configuration management and deployment frameworks.
Perform vulnerability testing using system test tools (i.e., ACAS/Nessus, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and/or Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)) and remediate flaws within the directed timeframe.
Requirements/Qualifications Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, or related field; or 7+ years of directly related experience.
Proven experience in network architecture and switch configuration (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, or similar).
Strong Linux administration and integration experience (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar).
Proficiency in Python and shell scripting for automation tasks.
Hands‑on experience with hardware integration and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with vulnerability management tools and STIG compliance.
Strong problem‑solving, documentation, and collaboration skills.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Active Top Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as CCNA, RHCSA, or Network+.
Experience with version control (Mercurial or Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with virtualization or containerization (VMware, Docker, etc.).
Exposure to secure system design and compliance‑based environments.
Prior experience working in a classified or restricted network environment is a plus.
Travel Up to 30% travel may be required, including domestic and international travel, to support integration, testing, customer site support, or technical reviews.
Benefits
Wellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment
Gold Standard in Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits
Quarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan
Restricted Stock Grant
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
401K Retirement Savings Plan
Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Care
Legal
Employee Assistance Plan
Paid Time Off
Vacation Pay
Absence Time – "Sick Pay"
10 Paid Holidays
Pay Range We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:
Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in Colorado, is $70,000-$198,000.*
U.S. Export Controls Requirements This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).
Physical Attributes Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements Physical Requirements Text (USA Only) 70% sitting; 15% walking; 15% standing; 100% in doors; Usual business hours
Equal Opportunity Employer Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified.
Recruitment Agencies To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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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.
Tbleshoot 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, scalability, and reliability improvements.
Contribute to process automation initiatives for testing, provisioning, and system monitoring.
Assist in maintaining and improving the configuration management and deployment frameworks.
Perform vulnerability testing using system test tools (i.e., ACAS/Nessus, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and/or Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)) and remediate flaws within the directed timeframe.
Requirements/Qualifications Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, or related field; or 7+ years of directly related experience.
Proven experience in network architecture and switch configuration (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, or similar).
Strong Linux administration and integration experience (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar).
Proficiency in Python and shell scripting for automation tasks.
Hands‑on experience with hardware integration and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with vulnerability management tools and STIG compliance.
Strong problem‑solving, documentation, and collaboration skills.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Active Top Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as CCNA, RHCSA, or Network+.
Experience with version control (Mercurial or Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with virtualization or containerization (VMware, Docker, etc.).
Exposure to secure system design and compliance‑based environments.
Prior experience working in a classified or restricted network environment is a plus.
Travel Up to 30% travel may be required, including domestic and international travel, to support integration, testing, customer site support, or technical reviews.
Benefits
Wellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment
Gold Standard in Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits
Quarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan
Restricted Stock Grant
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
401K Retirement Savings Plan
Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Care
Legal
Employee Assistance Plan
Paid Time Off
Vacation Pay
Absence Time – "Sick Pay"
10 Paid Holidays
Pay Range We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:
Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in Colorado, is $70,000-$198,000.*
U.S. Export Controls Requirements This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).
Physical Attributes Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements Physical Requirements Text (USA Only) 70% sitting; 15% walking; 15% standing; 100% in doors; Usual business hours
Equal Opportunity Employer Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified.
Recruitment Agencies To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Microchip Technology Inc. by 2x.
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