Junior Automotive System Engineer
NXP SemiconductorsJob Title
Junior Automotive System Engineer
Role Summary
As a Junior Automotive System Engineer in CTO Automotive System Innovation you will define and develop demos, proofs-of-concept and system prototypes using NXP automotive chips and software. Work includes applications such as automotive radar, battery management, secure car access, UWB, mobile robotics and connectivity solutions.
Collaborate with internal NXP teams and external partners to integrate hardware and embedded software components into system-level demonstrations and prototypes. Position is full-time permanent; part-time options (32–38 hours) may be considered.
Experience Level
Entry-level / Junior. No specific years of experience stated; aimed at early-career engineers with practical hardware and embedded software experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Define and develop demos, proofs-of-concept and system solutions using NXP hardware and software.
- Perform hardware/PCB evaluation and prototype development.
- Develop embedded software, board support packages, kernels and system images for evaluation platforms.
- Integrate hardware and software building blocks into working system prototypes.
- Coordinate and communicate with other NXP teams and external partners during system integration.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience:
- Hands-on experience in hardware design and embedded software engineering.
- Familiarity with embedded processors and evaluation boards.
- Experience building or working with board support packages, kernels and images.
- Strong problem-solving orientation and curiosity about system-level interactions.
- Good communicator and effective team player.
Nice-to-have:
- Electronics design experience to troubleshoot HW-SW integration issues.
- Familiarity with the semiconductor or automotive industry.
- Experience in multi-cultural projects or teams.
Education Requirements
University (of applied sciences) degree expected: BSc, MSc or PDEng in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Technologies or a related technical field; or equivalent practical 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.
