System Engineer (RF and SerDes)

NXP Semiconductors; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors N.V. in the Netherlands seeks a senior System Engineer to define system-level architecture for high-speed SerDes and RF/mmW signal chains in a next-generation semiconductor product.

You will translate complex requirements into practical solutions, build models, and drive architectural decisions with cross-functional teams. You will collaborate closely with design and verification groups, develop robust test plans, interface with customers, and contribute to process

Qualifications

• 15 years in system engineering with embedded focus.
• Solid mmW (V-band) wireless system design and analysis.
• Experience in 10G SerDes spec – CTLE, VGA and DFE modeling, CDR, PLL and jitter budgeting.
• Product specification and development in analog-mixed signal domain.
• Strong programming and modeling: C, C++, MATLAB, Python.
• AI tools experience a plus for productivity.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation capability.
• Individual contributor but works with diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• System-level architecture definition and specification of a new class of semiconductor products, high-speed SerDes and RF/mmW signal chain.
• Conduct detailed system analysis, requirements gathering, and specification development, translating product requirements into technical solutions.
• Build system models for feasibility assessment, trade-off analyses, and risk assessment to drive architecture proposals.
• Collaborate with Design and verification teams to map requirements into implementation.
• Develop and implement system-level test plans to ensure robust functionality and performance of IC products.
• Act as a key technical interface with customers, translating needs into technical requirements and solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in system engineering processes and methodologies.
• Contribute to IP generation through patent disclosures and publications.

Skills

C/C++

MATLAB

Python

mmW design

SERDES

Jitter analysis

AI tools

Public speaking

Education

Masters/PhD in EE or related

Tools

None

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• System-level architecture definition and specification of a new class of semiconductor products, encompassing high speed SerDes and RF/mmW signal chain


• Conduct detailed system analysis, requirements gathering, and specification development, translating product requirements into technical solutions


• Build system models for feasibility assessment, trade-off analyses, and risk assessment to drive architecture proposals


• Collaborate closely with Design and verification teams to ensure requirements are mapped into implementation


• Develop and implement system-level test plans to ensure robust functionality and performance of IC products


• 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 Engg, Electronics and Communication Engg, or in a related field


• 15 years of experience in system engineering, with a strong focus on embedded systems and semiconductor IC product development


• Solid experience in mmW (V-band) wireless communication system design and performance analysis


• Experience in 10G SerDes specification – CTLE, VGA and DFE modeling, CDR, PLL and high-speed clock specifications, jitter budgeting, and analysis


• Worked in product specification and development in analog-mixed signal domain


• Strong expertise in programming and modeling - C, C++, MATLAB, Python


• Prior experience on use of AI tools (Co-pilot, Claude, etc.) for productivity and efficiency improvements is a plus


• Excellent written, oral and presentation capability


• Individual contributor but works closely with team members from diverse cultures and geographies

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