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Junior Automotive System Engineer

NXP Semiconductors Netherlands B.V.

EindhovenFirmwareFull timePosted Oct 29, 2026
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The future starts here! Ready to join NXP in CTO Automotive System Innovation? Join the automotive System Innovation team as automotive system engineer to help us define and develop innovative demo’s, proof-of-concepts and system solutions using NXP automotive chips and software. Your responsibilities • Help to define and develop innovative demo’s, proof-of-concepts and system solutions using NXP automotive chips and software • Applications can be (amongst others) automotive radar, battery management systems, secure car access and UWB solutions, mobile robotics and connectivity solutions • Bring knowledge on hardware/PCB design, combined with embedded software skills • The job requires interaction with other NXP teams and potentially external partners Your team The Automotive System Innovations team is part of the Chief Technology Office (CTO) department of NXP Semiconductors. We drive innovation on system level for the automotive businesses in applications like highly automated and safe driving, audio, radar systems, in-vehicle networking, artificial intelligence, battery management systems, as well as mobile robotics. We foresee that artificial intelligence through embedded neural networks will often provide a significant part of the ‘smartness’ in the products for these markets. We innovate by combining technologies, IPs, and products from different NXP entities, and by participating in collaboration projects with customers, universities, and research institutes. Together with the Business Lines, we anticipate future technology trends and gather innovative system and application insights for the BL roadmaps by developing innovative automotive system prototypes, often in co-operation with external partners and customers. Where possible, we support new business development / new markets across BLs, leveraging NXP technologies and competences. We also created and maintain the NXP Showroom in Eindhoven, which showcases all the latest NXP innovations to visitors of our headquarters. Your profile To be successful in this role you have: • University (of applied sciences) degree: BSc, MSc or PDEng in a technical specialism, like Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Technologies, or equally relevant • Experience in hardware design and software engineering on embedded platforms • Interest and willingness to work with embedded processors • Curiosity into how different building blocks play a role in a bigger system • Interest in hardware evaluation boards, building board support packages, kernels and images • Good team player and communicator You might also have: • Knowledge of Electronics design which helps to solve issues on the intermediate layer HW-SW • Familiarity with semiconductor/automotive field Furthermore, you are: • Willing and ready to pick up new technical skills and dive into new systems and languages • Able to integrate individual system building block • Excellent in communication in English (verbal /written) • Experienced in working in/with multi-cultural projects/teams Creating Secure Connections and Infrastructure for a Smarter World NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) makes products and environments safer, more sustainable, and more secure with innovative connectivity and edge processing solutions for a smarter world. We are in the business of better. Not just better technologies, but better innovations to improve society. As the world leader in secure connectivity and processing solutions for embedded applications, NXP is solving the world’s most complex technology challenges to accelerate business innovation, enhance how we work, and advance how we live. Ready to create a smarter world? Visit our career website and follow us on social: LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. To learn more about NXP in the Netherlands, click here or visit our showroom here What can you expect Contract: This is a full-time position with a permanent contract. However, we are open to discuss a part-time opportunity (between 32 and 38 hours) as well. Benefits: Besides a competitive salary, we offer great benefits as part of our CLA. A bonus plan, possibility to purchase extra holidays, an excellent pension plan, a work from home policy, and the possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount are some examples. When applicable we also provide a relocation package and support for your move to the Netherlands. Development opportunities: We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we provide you with a mix of learning through on-the-job experiences, learning from industries bests, and learning through education to help you develop your core and professional skills. Our offices: The Netherlands is home to our global headquarters (Eindhoven) along with two additional sites (Nijmegen, Delft) and includes a diverse team of over 2000 employees with 51 different nationalities focused on R&D, manufacturing, product development, business operations, legal and sales. Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare. And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. Join one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees in the Netherlands, such as our Christmas parties and International Walking Day. We have a YOUNG community that organizes a mix of social and professional events for our young professionals and an active Women in NXP. We also take time to give back to our communities by engaging young girls to learn about Technology during Girls Day or participating in several volunteering activities. What’s next? If you’re excited about this opportunity, we kindly invite you to apply! #LI-DNI

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NXP Semiconductors NV is American Dutch semiconductor manufacturer with dual headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands and Austin, Texas.

  • NXP is putting RISC-V cores into its mainstream products: a Linux-capable RISC-V core was reported to debut on an NXP i.MX SoC
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