Senior System Architect (RF/mmW)
NXP Semiconductors Netherlands B.V.
CaenPosted Oct 13, 2026
Overview
Skills named in this posting
- C++
- Python
NXP Semiconductors France is seeking a Senior System Architect to drive product specification and architectural definition of complex RF/mmW communication systems, ensuring cutting-edge performance and reliability for our next-generation breakthrough communication IC products.
The preferred candidate is mid-level experienced system architect with prior work expertise in system engineering, modeling, and performance study.
Your Responsibilities
· Lead the system-level architecture exploration and definition of new semiconductor IC products, encompassing RF/mmW, analog and digital functions
· Conduct detailed system analysis, requirements gathering, and specification development, translating product requirements into technical solutions
· Perform feasibility studies, trade-off analyses, and risk assessments for proposed RF system architectures
· Collaborate closely with design, V&V teams to ensure seamless integration and validation of system components
· Develop and implement system-level test plans and strategies to ensure robust functionality and performance
· 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
· Contribute towards wireless technology standardization efforts
Your Profile
· Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Communication Systems, or a related field.
· 10+ years of experience in product definition and system engineering of wireline and/or RF/mmW wireless communication IC products
· Strong expertise in programming and modeling - C, C++, MATLAB, Python
· Solid experience in digital or analog communication system specification, performance assessment and trade-off analysis
· Individual hands-on contributor but works closely with team members from diverse cultures and geographies
· Excellent written, oral and presentation capability
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NXP Semiconductors NV is American Dutch semiconductor manufacturer with dual headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands and Austin, Texas.
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