Automotive Systems & Applications Engineer

Job Summary

NXP Semiconductors is seeking a highly motivated Automotive Systems & Applications Engineer to contribute to the development and deployment of innovative automotive solutions. This role sits at the intersection of embedded software hardware and system architecture supporting the industrys shift toward softwaredefined vehicles centralized and zonal compute architectures and increasingly complex system integration challenges.

In addition to a strong foundation in traditional applications engineering this role reflects the evolving nature of engineering work itself. As AIassisted tools begin to reshape how software is developed debugged documented and supported this position offers the opportunity to adopt and help shape modern productivityfocused engineering workflowsboth internally and in collaboration with customers. The ideal candidate brings deep embedded systems expertise curiosity about emerging tools and methodologies and a practical mindset focused on improving efficiency quality and customer outcomes in a rapidly changing automotive landscape.

Job Responsibilities

* Promote NXP field engineering and sales teams design-win activity by enabling customer transitions from reference designs to production applications

* Develop and implement application-specific software firmware and hardware solutions utilizing NXPs microcontrollers processors and other automotive components.
* Design build and test proof-of-concept systems reference designs and evaluation kits to demonstrate the capabilities and performance of NXPs automotive portfolio.
* Provide comprehensive technical support to customers including debugging troubleshooting and resolving complex system-level issues.
* Create detailed application notes technical documentation user manuals and training materials to facilitate customer adoption and successful integration of NXP products.
* Participate in customer workshops technical reviews and product demonstrations effectively communicating technical information to diverse audiences.
* Execute performance analysis benchmarking and optimization of automotive systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.

* Leverage AIassisted engineering tools to improve productivity in embedded software development debugging and customer support and share effective practices with the broader team with appropriate validation and review.

* Contribute to AI-enabled automotive demos and technical content.

Job Qualifications
* Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
* 5 years of experience in automotive embedded systems development applications engineering or a related technical role.

* Strong knowledge of Arm-based MCU/MPU architectures. Experience with heterogeneous multi-core embedded systems is a plus.
* Strong understanding of automotive architectures communication protocols (PCIe Ethernet CAN LIN FlexRay) and safety standards (ISO 26262).
* Proficiency in embedded C/C programming for microcontrollers and microprocessors.

* Experience with compilers emulators and real-time operating systems.

* Experience with embedded Linux OS and expertise in embedded Linux development.
* Hands-on experience with embedded development tools debuggers and testing equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes logic analyzers).
* Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded software development methodologies.

* Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools used in software engineering workflows (e.g. code completion code explanation automated refactoring test generation).
* Demonstrated curiosity and initiative in exploring AI-enabled engineering workflows to improve productivity and quality.

* Basic understanding of machine learning concepts relevant to edge AI deployments (e.g. inference vs. training edge vs. cloud) is a plus.
* Experience interacting directly with customers and solving complex technical issues throughout all stages of automotive development cycles.
* Excellent problem-solving analytical and debugging skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Must have very strong oral and written English language skills.
* Prior experience with NXPs automotive product portfolio (e.g. S32Z/E S32N S32G S32K) is a significant advantage.

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age color national origin race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression marital status status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.