Junior Digital Design Engineer

NXP Semiconductors NV; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RF-SoC Solutions in Nijmegen seeks a New College Graduate to join a multidisciplinary team developing advanced RF and Mixed-Signal SoC solutions. You will work with experts across architecture, design, verification, thermal engineering and project management on end-to-end product ownership for Audio and Radar domains.

You will support digital hardware design, RTL coding, simulation, basic timing analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, CS, Physics, or related.
• Academic or project experience in digital design, computer architecture, logic design, or FPGA development.
• Basic knowledge of Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL.
• Exposure to simulation, synthesis, FPGA tools through coursework or projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; eager to learn.
• Good teamwork and communication in cross-functional environments.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Enthusiasm for digital IC design and semiconductor technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of digital hardware designs for ICs and semiconductor products.
• Assist with RTL coding, simulation, synthesis, and basic timing analysis under guidance.
• Identify, debug, and resolve design issues through development cycle.
• Collaborate with verification architecture and physical design teams to understand requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation and design specifications summarizing activities and results.
• Contribute to design quality and continuous improvement of methodologies.

Skills

RTL coding

Digital design

Verilog/SystemVerilog

VHDL

FPGA development

Simulation

Synthesis

Timing analysis

Analytical problem-solving

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, CS, Physics

Tools

Verilog

SystemVerilog

VHDL

FPGA development tools

Simulation software

Job description

At RF-SoC Solutions, Nijmegen, join a team of technical experts, architects, and innovation leaders developing advanced RF and Mixed-Signal SoC solutions. Our multidisciplinary team spans architecture, design, verification, thermal engineering, and project management, serving the Audio and Radar domains with end-to-end product ownership. As a New College Graduate, you will work alongside experienced professionals, gain hands-on exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor technologies, and contribute to products that moves the needle in automotive and industrial markets

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of digital hardware designs for integrated circuits and semiconductor products.


• Assist with RTL coding, simulation, synthesis, and basic timing analysis under the guidance of experienced engineers.


• Help identify, debug, and resolve design issues throughout the development cycle.


• Collaborate with verification, architecture, and physical design teams to understand requirements and support project execution.


• Prepare technical documentation, design specifications, and reports summarizing design activities and results.


• Contribute to design quality, continuous learning, and the improvement of engineering methodologies and best practices.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (or graduating soon) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline.


• Academic or project-based experience in digital design, computer architecture, logic design, FPGA development, or related areas.


• Basic knowledge of hardware description languages such as Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL.


• Exposure to simulation, synthesis, FPGA, or other digital design tools through coursework, internships, research, or personal projects is a plus.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies.


• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.


• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.


• Enthusiasm for digital IC design, semiconductor technologies, and continuous professional development.