System and Application Engineer F/M

NXP Semiconductors; Sicilia; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Italy is seeking a System and Application Engineer focusing on Analog Front-End subsystems. You will contribute to development, characterization, and validation of AFE blocks for next-generation products, with a strong emphasis on both analog circuit design and supporting software tools.

Responsibilities include bench measurements with oscilloscopes and network analyzers, test automation in Python or C/C++, and collaboration with analog and digital designers.

Qualifications

• Experience in Analog Front-End development and characterization.
• Ability to design, test, and validate AFE subsystems.
• Proficiency in lab equipment and data acquisition.
• Software skills to automate measurements and analyze results.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench measurements of AFE circuits and analyze results.
• Develop scripts to automate lab setups and data collection.
• Collaborate with analog/digital designers and validation teams.
• Prepare technical documentation and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Analog Front-End design

Lab measurements & characterization

Test automation

Python or C/C++ programming

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

SMUs

AWGs

DMMs

Python

C/C++

Job description

System and Application Engineer position. We are hiring an Analog Front-End (AFE) Engineer with a solid foundation in analog circuit and strong complementary software skills. In this role, you will contribute to the development, characterization, and validation of AFE subsystems for next- generation products.

Lab Characterization & Validation

• Perform bench measurements of AFE circuits using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, SMUs, AWGs, and DMMs.
• Execute test plans, analyze measurement results, and support debug of silicon issues.
• Develop scripts for automating lab setups and data acquisition.

Software & Firmware Support

• Implement test automation, data processing, and analysis software using Python or C/C++.
• Contribute to firmware or embedded software used to control or characterize the AFE (MCU/SOC environments).
• Develop tools to visualize, analyze, and post-process large data sets from simulations or lab runs.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with analog designers, digital designers, systems engineers, and validation teams.
• Prepare clear technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Participate in design reviews, bring‑ups, and requirements discussions.

NXP is committed to equal pay for equal work and work of equal value and applies fair, consistent and transparent remuneration practices. As of the date of this posting, the estimated gross annual base salary range for this position in Italy is between 38,000 € and 52,300 € annually. This range is intended as a guideline. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, and specific business or organizational needs. This position falls under the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement (Metalmeccanica Industria). Where relevant, the total compensation package may also include additional elements such as annual incentive opportunities and/or equity, along with a competitive benefits package. More information about NXP in Italy…

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