Field Application Engineer – Wireless Networks

What to Expect

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated, experienced engineer to join our FAE team! Join us to support deployment of industry‑leading Wireless technology, covering Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, Thread and more into next‑generation products—spanning consumer electronics, IoT, automotive and industrial systems. You will join a collaborative, passionate team that values creativity, open communication, and having fun while solving tough problems together developing leading‑edge software & hardware solutions.

• Provide pre‑sales technical leadership in wireless systems architecture, silicon selection, bring‑up, and protocol stack integration.
• Support and optimize LINUX, Android and embedded in C/C++, including Zephyr, FreeRTOS and more.
• Perform RF validation, wireless coexistence testing, protocol‑compliance verification, and performance tuning.
• Offer design support through schematic and PCB reviews, bench bring‑up, debugging, root‑cause analysis, and customer troubleshooting.
• Deliver on‑site and remote proof‑of‑concept builds using evaluation kits.
• Lead technical training—webinars, workshops, and internal alignment sessions.
• Oversee project coordination across stakeholders, manage timelines, and document deliverables.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 3+ years in embedded systems development or application support with microcontroller or SoC platforms.
• Proficient in C/C++ firmware development, and IDE tools.
• Working knowledge of hardware interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C, SDIO, USB, PCIe and Ethernet.
• Basic understanding of wireless networking technologies:
  Wi‑Fi (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth SIG stack), Thread and Matter.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with schematic review, signal analysis, and lab tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

• Experience in wireless RF validation, regulatory certification, and protocol stack integration.
• Familiarity with ARM Cortex MCUs/SoCs and RTOS platforms (FreeRTOS, Zephyr).
• Embedded Software experience (kernel, u‑boot, user‑space).
• Hands‑on proficiency with oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, protocol analyzers.
• Prior experience as a Field Application Engineer or similar customer‑facing role.

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.