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Application Engineer

World leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, focusing on automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets.
Chandler, AZ, USA
Embedded
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Automotive · IoT

Job Description

NXP Semiconductors, a global leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, is seeking an Application Engineer to join their team in Chandler, AZ. This role combines software engineering with hardware expertise, focusing on semiconductor design and development for the electronic communications industry.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of software and hardware, specifically in pressure sensor device development. You'll be responsible for leading product architecture definition and working directly with major automotive manufacturers. The role requires expertise in embedded systems programming, particularly with MCUs and various communication protocols.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and 3 years of experience working with embedded systems, particularly in C programming for MCUs, communication protocols, and sensor data processing. You'll be part of a team that takes products from concept to production, working closely with ASIC and MEMS design teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about embedded systems and sensor technology, offering the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in the automotive and IoT sectors. The position includes career development opportunities and the chance to work with a company that's committed to innovation and sustainability. The role requires 5% travel to visit customers in the USA, Europe, or China.

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Responsibilities For Application Engineer

  • Lead product architecture definition for portfolio of pressure sensor devices
  • Develop engineering requirements specifications, test, and validation plans for sensor products
  • Work with Tier-A auto manufacturers and OEMs
  • Establish new hardware architecture and software system for sensor products
  • Take products from concept to production
  • Collaborate with ASIC and MEMS design teams
  • Translate requirements into design and product specifications
  • Validate definition during resilicon design phase via modeling
  • Support rigorous failure/root cause analysis on pressure sensor and system
  • Drive new design wins for new products

Requirements For Application Engineer

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field
  • 3 years of experience in job offered, Applications and SDK Engineer, Systems Engineer or related occupation
  • Experience with C for MCUs (S08, 32-bit ARM)
  • Experience with Wireless communication protocols (sub-GHz, BLE, Sigfox)
  • Experience with Wired communication protocols (SPI, I2C, SENT)
  • Experience with Software validation (unit and integration tests)
  • Experience with Algorithms
  • Experience with Sensor data processing

Benefits For Application Engineer

  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Career Development Opportunities

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