New Grad Digital Validation Engineer — Testing & Analysis

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin is seeking an entry-level Validation Engineer to support tests, collect data, and summarize findings. You will work with design, systems, and software teams to understand expected behavior and help resolve issues, all while maintaining thorough validation plans and records.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree with hands-on lab or project experience, strong English communication, and a willingness to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Contribute to validation activities by preparing setups, executing tests, collecting data, and summarizing results.
• Assist with debugging issues, improving test coverage, and documenting observations under guidance from the team.
• Work with design, systems, and software teams to understand expected behavior and support issue resolution.
• Help maintain validation plans, reports, and technical records for project visibility.
• Contribute to product quality, technical learning, and disciplined test execution.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Documentation

Communication in English

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Lab tools

Design verification

Programming

Job description

NXP Semiconductors in Austin is seeking an entry-level Validation Engineer to support tests, collect data, and summarize findings. You will work with design, systems, and software teams to understand expected behavior and help resolve issues, all while maintaining thorough validation plans and records.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree with hands-on lab or project experience, strong English communication, and a willingness to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.