Principal Applications Engineer — Signal Chain Solutions

Nexperia; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia seeks a Principal Application Engineer for BG IC Solutions, based at Nijmegen HQ. You will serve as the key interface between product teams and Tier-1 customers, shaping system-level validation and defining technical strategies.

You will lead design-in activities, develop reference designs, and support silicon validation, while mentoring engineers and delivering clear technical documentation to customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in application engineering, system design, or IC validation.
• Strong expertise in analog hardware and interface/voltage translator devices.
• Experience in semiconductor product development within Automotive, Industrial, or Consumer domains.
• Customer-focused mindset with ability to work effectively in global teams.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership.
• Knowledge of high-speed board design, signal integrity, and transmission lines.
• Hands-on experience with PCB design tools and lab equipment (oscilloscopes, analyzers).
• Proficiency in simulation tools such as ADS, SPICE, or similar.
• Experience with scripting tools like Python or LabVIEW is a plus.
• Experience in silicon validation under extreme and boundary conditions.
• Familiarity with communication interfaces such as I2C, I3C, and SPI.
• Strong communication skills with ability to produce clear technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Define system-level validation requirements for signal chain products.
• Provide expert technical support to Tier-1 customers, including complex issue resolution.
• Translate market trends and customer needs into detailed technical specifications.
• Evaluate competitor solutions and define performance benchmarks.
• Articulate product value through clear technical differentiation.
• Support design-in activities with customers, FAEs, and sales teams.
• Design and develop evaluation boards and reference platforms.
• Contribute to datasheet reviews for accuracy and system alignment.
• Participate in silicon validation, identifying edge cases and performance limits.
• Develop reference designs for key applications.
• Deliver technical training to customers, partners, and internal teams.
• Create application notes and technical documentation.
• Support industry events, demos, and technical collateral development.

Skills

Analog hardware

High-speed signaling

System design

PCB design tools

Leadership/mentorship

Python or LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Analyzers

PCB design tools

Job description

Nexperia seeks a Principal Application Engineer for BG IC Solutions, based at Nijmegen HQ. You will serve as the key interface between product teams and Tier-1 customers, shaping system-level validation and defining technical strategies.

You will lead design-in activities, develop reference designs, and support silicon validation, while mentoring engineers and delivering clear technical documentation to customers and internal teams.