Senior NFC/UWB System Validation Engineer (m/f/d)

NXP Semiconductors; Graz; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office

Flexible working time

Meal benefits and more

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors is seeking a Senior NFC/UWB System Validation Engineer to own system-level validation for NFC and UWB solutions from a customer perspective. You will drive complex investigations, develop test plans, and lead validation activities in an international team.

You will work with Python, C, and lab instruments, validate RF interfaces, and guide junior engineers. This full-time role offers opportunities to deepen expertise in embedded systems and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in system validation, preferably in semiconductors.
• Strong Python and scripting skills; good C programming knowledge.
• Experience with test automation and test management.
• Hands-on with lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Experience with interfaces SPI, I2C, UART and RF NFC/UWB.
• Proficient with version control tools; strong analytical abilities.
• English fluency; team player in international environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop system test plans based on product and system requirements.
• Analyze, optimize, and maintain system test cases.
• Create and verify system test cases.
• Drive and execute system tests, automated and manual.
• Document test cases, results, and problem reports.
• Lead issue analysis and debugging across cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in validation methods and environments.
• Support junior team members and share best practices.

Skills

Python

C programming

Test automation

Lab equipment

RF interfaces NFC/UWB

Version control

English proficiency

Analytical problem solving

Autonomous working style

Education

Master's degree in CS/EE or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

As a Senior NFC/UWB System Validation Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of NXP's NFC and UWB solutions from a customer system perspective. You will take ownership of system-level validation activities, drive complex technical investigations, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our validation methods and environments. Working in an international, cross-functional team, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise in NFC, UWB and embedded systems, while sharing your experience with other engineers.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop system test plans based on product and system requirements.
• Analyze, optimize, and maintain system test cases.
• Create and verify system test cases.
• Drive and execute system tests, both automated and manual.
• Document test cases, test results, and problem reports.
• Drive issue analysis and debugging within international, cross-disciplinary project teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in our daily ways of working.
• Define improvements for the NFC/UWB system test environment and drive their implementation.
• Support and guide junior team members, sharing technical expertise and best practices.

Your Profile

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in system validation, preferably in the semiconductor industry.
• Good skills in Python and/or other scripting languages.
• Good knowledge of C programming and microcontroller-based systems.
• Experience with test automation and test management.
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
• Experience with standard interfaces such as SPI, I²C, and UART, as well as RF interfaces in NFC and/or UWB.
• Experience with version control tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Accurate and well‑structured way of working.
• Reliable, self‑driven, and autonomous working style.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Team player who enjoys working in a diverse and international environment.

Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.

For applications in Gratkorn: NXP provides market competitive compensation according to the benchmarking of the electronic and semiconductor industry. Due to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act we are obligated to state the employment group of our applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) "Kollektivvertrag für Angestellte Gewerbe und Handwerk und in der Dienstleistung", this position (fulltime) is graded in Employment Group V. Your individual experiences and expectations will be considered in the application process. Moreover, we provide attractive benefits to our employees like home office, flexible working time, meal benefits and more. More information about NXP in Austria... #LI-f8ed

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

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