Senior System Validation Engineer

Job Title

Senior System Validation Engineer

Role Summary

Plan, execute, and optimize system-level validation to ensure products meet functional, performance, and reliability requirements. Perform hands-on testing, debugging, and system bring-up while coordinating with hardware, software, firmware, and system architecture teams to support successful product release.

Experience Level

Senior-level — typically 5–8+ years of experience in system validation or a closely related engineering role.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include system validation planning, execution, debugging, and automation to assure product quality.

• Develop system-level validation plans, test strategies, and test cases from product requirements.
• Execute validation covering functionality, performance, stress, and corner cases.
• Analyze and document test results; communicate status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Set up and maintain lab environments, test benches, and measurement setups.
• Perform detailed debugging and root-cause analysis of system-level failures.
• Collaborate with design and firmware teams to resolve issues and verify fixes.
• Support system integration activities and system bring-up.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and validation frameworks.
• Improve validation efficiency through tool development and process optimization.
• Use data analysis techniques to interpret validation results and inform decisions.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; where noted, items are nice-to-have.

• 5–8+ years of experience in system validation or equivalent hands-on validation roles.
• Strong understanding of system-level hardware and software interactions.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments and measurement setups.
• Proven debugging and root-cause analysis skills for system failures.
• Experience with analog/mixed-signal or embedded systems.
• Programming/scripting skills: Python and C/C++.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and test automation practices.
• Experience in regulated industries (automotive) — nice-to-have.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

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.