Senior Field Applications Engineer, Microcontrollers

NXP Semiconductors NV; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors NV in the United States seeks a highly capable engineer for the Microcontroller Customer Application Support team. You will engage with microcontroller customers to deploy silicon technology in next-gen vehicles, collaborating with a diverse, talented group that values creativity and open communication.

The role emphasizes embedded software development, cross-functional system solutions, and customer-facing technical training, with opportunities to influence future product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical/computer engineering or CS.
• Minimum 5 years in development engineering or applications support of microcontroller based embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C and C++ and embedded firmware development.
• Familiarity with typical SoC hardware interfaces (Ethernet, MIPI, SDIO, LP DDR3/4, Quad/Octal SPI, USB2.0/3.0, UART, SPI, I2C).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present complex tech info to diverse audiences.
• Willing to travel up to 25%, mostly within California and Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Embedded software development expertise.
• Independent development and presentation of cross-functional system solutions.
• Opportunity identification, software bring-up, bench build, software porting, schematic & PCB design reviews.
• Root-cause analysis and cross-functional resolution with customers and supply base partners.
• Disciplined project management of cross-functional plans to completion on time.
• Provide training for products within scope of responsibility.
• Offer feedback to engineering and product teams to influence future offerings.
• Participate in ongoing training and mentorship programs; collaborate with R&D, marketing, and sales.

Skills

C & C++

Embedded firmware

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Tools

RTOS: SafeRTOS/FreeRTOS/Zephyr

ARM Cortex processors

Graphics/Video drivers

Job description

NXP Semiconductors NV in the United States seeks a highly capable engineer for the Microcontroller Customer Application Support team. You will engage with microcontroller customers to deploy silicon technology in next-gen vehicles, collaborating with a diverse, talented group that values creativity and open communication.

The role emphasizes embedded software development, cross-functional system solutions, and customer-facing technical training, with opportunities to influence future product