Field Application Engineer - Microcontrollers

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced engineer to join our Customer Application Support team! You will serve in the critical capacity of engaging with a broad range of IoT, Industrial and Healthcare customers to support deployment of the latest silicon technology into the next generation of devices.

• Embedded software development expertise
• Independent development and presentation of cross‑functional system solutions including concepts, silicon design, and validation plans designed to meet customer needs
• Opportunity identification, software bring‑up, bench build, software porting, custom pre‑development, schematic & PCB design reviews
• Issue root‑cause identification and driving resolution cross‑functionally within the company and with customers as well as supply‑base partners
• Disciplined project management of cross‑functional enterprise plans to completion on time in accordance with customer expectations
• Customer & NXP colleague technical training for products within scope of responsibility
• Provide product development feedback to NXP's engineering and product development teams, influencing future product offerings
• Receive ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities for innovation projects
• Build long‑term relationships with FAE colleagues and other disciplines to accomplish customer objectives

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of development engineering or applications support of microcontroller‑based embedded systems
• Experience with C and C++ and a record of developing embedded firmware
• Demonstrated knowledge of typical SoC hardware interfaces (Ethernet, MIPI, SDIO, LP DDR3/4, Quad/Octal SPI, USB, UART, SPI, I2C, I3C)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences, and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to personally troubleshoot technical issues, analyze data and schematics, and develop effective solutions
• Willing to travel (up to 25%)

• Knowledge of ARM Cortex processors
• AI model development/deployment
• Experience in IoT, Healthcare and Industrial electronics and software development
• Familiarity with security – secure boot, data encryption, lifecycle management
• Experience using Real‑Time OS systems:
  FreeRTOS and Zephyr
• Firsthand knowledge of graphics and video subsystems and related software drivers
• Experience as a Field Application Engineer

• Training and Development: access to ongoing training, mentorship from industry leaders, and opportunities to work on projects that push the boundaries of innovation.
• Collaboration:
  
  long‑term relationships with FAE colleagues, R&D, marketing, and sales.

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.