MCU Software Test Engineer Intern

Job Title

MCU Software Test Engineer Intern

Role Summary

Work on testing and validation of MCU software including bare-metal SDKs, RTOS components, drivers, protocol stacks and boot loaders. Contribute to test automation, continuous integration and MCU tool support within the MCU software team in Suzhou.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship. Candidates should be available for at least a 6-month continuous internship.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on developing and executing tests and automation to ensure MCU software quality.

• Develop, port and maintain tests for MCU software: bare-metal SDK, RTOS, drivers, stacks and boot loader.
• Design and develop automated test tools and continuous integration tests.
• Analyze MCU software modules and provide technical comments on peripheral protocols and subsystems (I2S, SPI, CAN, UART, Wi‑Fi, BLE, Secure subsystems, NFC, Touch, Audio, Video, AI, etc.).
• Support MCU test tools, debugging and test environment setup.
• Document test results and report issues to development teams.

Requirements

Key qualifications and skills for the internship.

• Availability for a continuous internship of at least 6 months.
• Good knowledge of operating systems, data structures and embedded systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work in a team, adapt, and be self-motivated.
• Practical experience with scripting or test languages (e.g., Python or Ruby) is a plus.
• Familiarity with RTOS concepts and protocol stacks; knowledge of USB stack, CAN or Ethernet is a plus.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree students in Microelectronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical disciplines.

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.