Hardware Junior Safety Engineer
NXP SemiconductorsJob Title
Hardware Junior Safety Engineer
Role Summary
The Junior Engineer in Functional Safety will support the CTO Functional Safety team to ensure the safety and reliability of semiconductor SoC products. The role involves assisting in safety assessments, reviews, and development of safety concepts for embedded systems under the guidance of senior engineers.
This position provides hands-on exposure to ISO 26262/IEC 61508 functional safety practices, system architecture, and safety analysis techniques.
Experience Level
Entry-level — suitable for candidates with up to 2 years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
Primary duties include assisting safety analysis, supporting reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Assist in understanding MCU/MPU safety architectures and conducting safety analyses (Fault Tree Analysis, Dependent Failure Analysis).
- Support safety assessments and participate in peer reviews under senior guidance.
- Promote functional safety awareness and best practices across teams.
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams to support safety activities.
- Contribute to process improvements and innovation for efficient safety assessments.
- Apply analytical methods to identify issues and support problem resolution.
Requirements
Must-have and preferred technical skills and attributes.
- Must-have: Basic understanding of hardware/semiconductor product development lifecycle (architecture, design, simulation, analysis).
- Must-have: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Must-have: Ability to learn quickly and operate in complex, evolving technical environments.
- Must-have: Willingness to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Nice-to-have: Exposure to embedded systems or automotive/industrial applications.
- Nice-to-have: Basic awareness of ISO 26262 / IEC 61508 functional safety concepts.
- Nice-to-have: Familiarity with C/C++ programming, scripting, or software debugging tools.
Education Requirements
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Communication Engineering. The role is aimed at candidates with up to 2 years of relevant experience.
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.
