Principal System Engineer

NXP Semiconductors NV; Caen; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NXP Semiconductors France is seeking a Principal System Engineer to lead the architectural definition, design, and implementation of complex embedded systems, ensuring cutting-edge performance and reliability for our next‑generation semiconductor products.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of system engineering experience with a strong focus on embedded domains, modeling, performance studies, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of system engineering experience with a strong embedded focus.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation capability.
• Individual contributor but collaborates across cultures and geographies.
• Strong programming and modeling expertise in C, C++, MATLAB, Python.
• Experience in wireless or control system design, DC-DC modeling, jitter analysis.
• Experience in analog‑mixed signal product development.

Responsabilités

• Lead system-level architecture definition and design for new semiconductor products (hardware, software, firmware).
• Perform feasibility studies, requirements gathering, and spec development.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and verification teams for integration and validation.
• Develop and implement system-level test plans and strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Interface with customers to translate needs into technical requirements and solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in system engineering processes and methodologies.
• Contribute to IP generation through patent disclosures and publications.

Connaissances

C

C++

MATLAB

Python

Formation

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Description du poste

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

Job Summary

The preferred candidate is mid level experienced system engineer with prior work expertise in system engineering, modeling, performance study, etc

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the system-level architecture definition and design for new semiconductor products, encompassing hardware, software, and firmware aspects.
• Conduct detailed system analysis, requirements gathering, and specification development, translating product requirements into technical solutions.
• Perform feasibility studies, trade-off analyses, and risk assessments for proposed system architectures.
• 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.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Act as a key technical interface with customers, understanding their needs and translating them into technical requirements and solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in system engineering processes and methodologies.
• Contribute to intellectual property generation through patent disclosures and technical publications.

Job Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in system engineering, with a strong focus on embedded systems and semiconductor product development.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation capability
• Individual contributor but works closely with team members from diverse cultures and geographies
• Strong expertise in programming and modeling - C, C++, MATLAB, Python,
• Sold experience in wireless communication system design, or control system design, DC-DC modeling and performance analysis, jitter modeling
• Worked in product specification and development in analog-mixed signal domain

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