Working Student — RF Validation and Lab Automation
NXP SemiconductorsJob Title
Working Student — RF Validation and Lab Automation
Role Summary
Part-time student position within NXP's Terahertz Lab in Hamburg supporting RF/mmWave and sub-THz validation and lab automation. The role combines hands-on RF measurements, simulation work, and development of automated test and reporting tools to support characterization of high-frequency systems.
The student will work with lab engineers to develop measurement routines, automate equipment control and data storage, and contribute to an NXP-wide lab automation library.
Experience Level
Entry-level; student role. Suitable for current university students or equivalent early-career candidates.
Responsibilities
Key day-to-day responsibilities include measurement, simulation, and automation tasks in a high-frequency lab environment.
- Perform and analyze RF measurements using lab equipment.
- Develop PHY-level and system-level simulations and EM simulations for passive components.
- Create pre- and post-processing scripts and automated reports for measurement results.
- Develop automated test routines and remote control for measurement equipment.
- Implement automated storage and management of measurement data.
- Contribute code and components to the NXP lab automation library.
- Collaborate with lab engineers to improve measurement setups and automation workflows.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and desirable tools/traits.
- Experience programming in Python or MATLAB, especially for signal processing or measurement automation.
- Hands-on experience with RF measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, power supplies).
- Experience with EM and system-level simulation tools; familiarity with Ansys HFSS and PathWave SystemVue is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail and structured, organized work habits.
- Good verbal and written English and ability to work in a team.
Education Requirements
Current enrollment in a university program in Electrical Engineering (student status expected), preferably with a focus on RF/high-frequency technologies.
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.
