Principal Embedded Systems Architect

NXP Semiconductors NV; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors Belgium is seeking a Principal System Engineer to lead the architectural definition, design, and implementation of complex embedded systems for our next-generation semiconductor products.

You will collaborate across hardware, software, and verification teams, develop system-level test plans, and contribute to IP generation and standardization activities, while mentoring engineers and driving robust system performance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in system engineering, with a strong focus on embedded systems and semiconductor product development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork skills, ability to work with cross-functional teams and can-do attitude.
• Solid experience in wired and wireless communication system design.
• Solid knowledge of multiple interface specifications like USB, MIPI, I3C, I2C, UART, SPI and GPIO.
• Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals and RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog)
• Good problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, C, C++, MATLAB).
• Experience in working on ARM/RISC-V core architecture would be an advantage
• Experience with FPGA-based Pre-Silicon validation Platform development for IP and Subsystems

Responsibilities

• Lead the system-level architecture definition and design for new semiconductor products, encompassing hardware, software, and firmware aspects.
• Prepare technical documentation – product specifications, datasheets, white papers, presentations, application notes, and develop product demos that highlight the value proposition and advantages of products
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and verification teams to ensure seamless integration and validation of system components.
• Develop and implement system-level test plans and strategies to ensure robust functionality and performance.
• Contribute to intellectual property generation through patent disclosures and technical publications.
• Perform competition benchmarking and product trade-off assessment
• Contribute towards standardization activities

Skills

System engineering

Embedded systems

IP definition

Cross-functional teamwork

RTL design

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Python

C

C++

ARM/RISC-V architecture

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

MATLAB

FPGA

Job description

NXP Semiconductors Belgium is seeking a Principal System Engineer to lead the architectural definition, design, and implementation of complex embedded systems for our next-generation semiconductor products.

You will collaborate across hardware, software, and verification teams, develop system-level test plans, and contribute to IP generation and standardization activities, while mentoring engineers and driving robust system performance.