Senior In-Vehicle Networking EMC System Engineer

Job Title

Senior In-Vehicle Networking EMC System Engineer

Role Summary

Join the Systems & Applications team for In-Vehicle Networking to lead EMC evaluation and test activities for automotive networking products. The role interfaces with product R&D and customers to ensure EMC compliance, improves test methods and automation, and supports product definition and transfers. Location: Hamburg, Germany.

Experience Level

Senior — the position expects demonstrated experience; the posting indicates a candidate profile with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include hands-on EMC evaluation, test leadership, and cross-team coordination.

• Plan, perform, analyze, and document EMC measurements for product development and fab transfers.
• Lead customer-facing EMC investigations and provide technical recommendations.
• Contribute to product definition regarding evolving automotive EMC requirements.
• Collaborate with product R&D, marketing, and regional teams worldwide.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement of test methods and test automation.
• Coordinate activities within the EMC experts team and across sites.
• May be responsible for security-related tasks; work may be in scope of security certifications.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and professional capabilities.

• Hands-on EMC testing experience with automotive products and good knowledge of EMC measurement methodologies.
• Practical electrical measurement techniques and debugging skills.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols and semiconductor applications in the automotive market.
• Programming skills in Python, C, or C++ to support test automation and analysis.
• Proven analytical thinking, problem solving, and debugging capabilities.
• Initial experience dealing with customers and providing technical support.
• Good communication skills in English; German is beneficial.
• Self-motivated, curious, and able to work in dynamic, international, cross-site and cross-functional teams.

Education Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. The posting specifies 5+ years of experience in a related field. Good English communication skills are required; German is beneficial.

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.