Job Summary
NXP Semiconductors Belgium is seeking a Principal System Engineer to lead the architectural definition, design, and implementation of complex embedded systems, ensuring cutting-edge performance and reliability for our next-generation breakthrough semiconductor products. We are actively looking for motivated and passionate system engineer(s) with prior work experience in system engineering, architecture and IP definition, etc.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the system-level architecture definition and design for new semiconductor products, encompassing hardware, software, and firmware aspects.
- Prepare technical documentation – product specifications, datasheets, white papers, presentations, application notes, and develop product demos that highlight the value proposition and advantages of products
- Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and verification teams to ensure seamless integration and validation of system components.
- Develop and implement system-level test plans and strategies to ensure robust functionality and performance.
- Contribute to intellectual property generation through patent disclosures and technical publications.
- Perform competition benchmarking and product trade-off assessment
- Contribute towards standardization activities
Job Qualifications
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in system engineering, with a strong focus on embedded systems and semiconductor product development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork skills, ability to work with cross-functional teams and can-do attitude
- Solid experience in wired and wireless communication system design.
- Solid knowledge of multiple interface specifications like USB, MIPI, I3C, I2C, UART, SPI and GPIO.
- Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals and RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog)
- Good problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, C, C++, MATLAB).
- Experience in working on ARM/RISC-V core architecture would be an advantage
- Experience with FPGA-based Pre-Silicon validation Platform development for IP and Subsystems
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#LI-9c8eSkills Required
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in system engineering focused on embedded systems and semiconductor product development
- Excellent verbal and written communication, teamwork, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience in wired and wireless communication system design
- Knowledge of USB, MIPI, I3C, I2C, UART, SPI, and GPIO interface specifications
- Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals and RTL using Verilog or SystemVerilog
- Problem-solving and debugging skills
- Proficiency in Python, C, C++, and MATLAB
- Experience with ARM or RISC-V core architecture
- Experience developing FPGA-based pre-silicon validation platforms for IP and subsystems
NXP Semiconductors Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) program is strong, with reports of a 100% match on the first 5% of base salary. This is seen as a solid pillar of the overall rewards package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a 15% discount is highlighted as a meaningful benefit. This feature adds perceived long-term value beyond base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside HSA/FSA options and wellness incentives are described as comprehensive. These offerings contribute to a sense of robust core benefits.
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What We Do
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer and more sustainable world through innovation. As a world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has approximately 34,500 employees in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $13.21 billion in 2022. Find out more at www.nxp.com. Privacy Policy: https://www.nxp.com/company/about-nxp/privacy-policy-for-social-media-pages:PRIVACY-POLICY-SOCIAL-MEDIA
