System Engineer (RF and SerDes)

Job Title

System Engineer (RF and SerDes)

Role Summary

Perform system-level architecture definition and analysis for semiconductor IC products that integrate high-speed SerDes and RF/mmW signal chains. Work with product, design and verification teams to translate customer and product requirements into technical specifications and test plans.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The role expects substantial prior experience (the posting specifies approximately 15 years of relevant experience).

Responsibilities

Define, analyze and validate system architectures and requirements for RF/mmW and SerDes-enabled IC products.

• Lead system-level requirements gathering, specification development, feasibility studies and trade-off analyses.
• Build system models for performance, jitter and risk assessment and to justify architecture choices.
• Specify SerDes and RF/mmW sub-system behavior to guide circuit designers and verification teams.
• Develop and implement system-level test and validation plans to ensure product functionality and performance.
• Act as technical interface to customers to capture needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Support cross-functional teams and drive improvements in system engineering processes and methodologies.
• Contribute to IP generation through technical disclosures and publications.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; concise list below.

• ~15 years' system engineering experience in embedded systems and semiconductor IC product development.
• Practical experience in mmW (V-band) wireless communication system design and performance analysis.
• Strong expertise in 10G SerDes specification: CTLE, VGA and DFE modeling, CDR, PLL and high-speed clock specifications, jitter budgeting and analysis.
• Experience with product specification and development in the analog/mixed-signal domain.
• Proficient in programming and modeling: C, C++, MATLAB, Python.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills; able to work as an individual contributor across distributed teams.
• Nice-to-have: prior use of AI productivity tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude) and a record of patents or technical publications.

Education Requirements

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or a related technical 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.