Junior Digital-Physical Design Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX is seeking an entry-level engineer to contribute to physical design activities under senior guidance. The role focuses on layout implementation, timing/power checks, and documentation, with collaboration across design, verification, and methodology teams.

Anticipated hire: Q1 2027. Ideal candidates have recently completed a degree in engineering or related field, possess strong English communication, and demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Recent Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related discipline, within past two years.
• Hands-on lab work, design projects, internships, coursework, or student competitions is a plus.
• Familiar with engineering, design, verification, programming, or lab tools; willingness to learn quickly.
• Strong problem solving, testing, and technical documentation skills.
• Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical ideas clearly.
• Good communication skills in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to physical design activities including layout implementation, checks, and design data preparation under guidance.
• Assist timing, power, quality, or rule-check tasks with standard tools.
• Collaborate with design, verification, and methodology teams to resolve routine issues.
• Document design flows, results, and lessons learned for projects.
• Contribute to structured execution and project milestones.

Skills

Layout fundamentals

Engineering fundamentals

Clear communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Lab experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Lab tools

Design tools

Verification tools

Programming basics

Job description

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX is seeking an entry-level engineer to contribute to physical design activities under senior guidance. The role focuses on layout implementation, timing/power checks, and documentation, with collaboration across design, verification, and methodology teams.

Anticipated hire: Q1 2027. Ideal candidates have recently completed a degree in engineering or related field, possess strong English communication, and demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced