Systems & Applications Engineer, Entry Level

Job Title

Systems & Applications Engineer (Entry Level)

Role Summary

Provide technical customer support for NXP ARM-based microcontroller applications, develop C/C++ embedded software examples, and perform peripheral testing and chip debugging. Collaborate with customers and test teams to reproduce issues, validate hardware and firmware, and communicate technical results.

Experience Level

Entry-level. Suitable for recent graduates or engineers at the start of their career.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide customer-facing applications support for ARM-based microcontrollers.
• Develop and maintain C/C++ embedded firmware and peripheral example code.
• Design and execute tests for peripherals; measure signals, rise times, timing, and clocks.
• Debug chips using IDEs and lab equipment (oscilloscope, power supply, function generator, etc.).
• Manage source code and record test plans and results.
• Prepare and present technical material; interact directly with customers.

Requirements

Minimum technical skills and capabilities required:

• Must-have: Experience with embedded processors and ARM architectures.
• Must-have: Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems.
• Must-have: Familiarity with debugging tools and IDEs such as Keil, IAR, and MCUxpresso.
• Experience using lab test equipment and performing chip-level measurements.
• Source control and test documentation experience.
• Strong presentation and customer-facing communication skills.
• Nice-to-have: Hands-on experience developing microcontroller peripheral drivers and example code.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred. The posting indicates degree completed within the past two years.

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.