Crypto Quality SW Process Internship
NXP SemiconductorsJob Title
Crypto Quality SW Process Internship
Role Summary
Internship supporting the implementation and maintenance of software quality and process practices for secure cryptographic libraries. The role contributes to process compliance, audits, metrics collection, and quality documentation across software projects.
Work with the Secure Software IP cross-located team to ensure products meet industry standards such as CMMI, ISO 26262, Automotive SPICE, ISO/SAE 21434, and IATF 16949. Contract duration is one year with possible part-time or full-time arrangements.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship intended for current university students or equivalent; no specific years of professional experience required.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include supporting quality and process activities across software projects.
- Support implementation and maintenance of software quality processes to meet industry and customer standards (CMMI, ISO 26262, ASPICE, ISO/SAE 21434, IATF 16949).
- Participate in work product reviews and collect evidence for process and quality requirements.
- Assist planning, tracking, and reporting of quality activities (Quality Plans, Lessons Learned, Problem Resolution, Process Compliance Status).
- Support process compliance assessments, internal audits, and external evaluations; track remediation actions.
- Contribute to process definition, tailoring, deployment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collect, analyze, and report quality and process metrics to monitor project performance and compliance.
- Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to promote process awareness and quality practices.
- Help prepare and maintain quality documentation, guidelines, templates, and training materials.
Requirements
Essential personal attributes and practical skills for the internship.
- Motivated to learn and contribute to software quality measures.
- Self-organized with ability to identify, prioritize, and schedule quality tasks.
- Effective communicator and team player; able to work across local and global teams.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
- Reliable and conscientious approach to work; able to handle security-related tasks with appropriate care.
- Nice-to-have: familiarity with software quality/process models (CMMI, ASPICE) and basic understanding of process assessments or audits.
Education Requirements
Current student in Electronics, Computer Science, or an equivalent technical degree program (Bachelor's level or similar). Equivalent practical experience is acceptable.
About the Company
Company: NXP Semiconductors
Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands
NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.
