Senior Validation Engineer (f/m/d)
NXP Semiconductors
Posted: April 30, 2026
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As a Senior Validation Engineer in our Radar Validation team, you will contribute to the performance analysis of CMOS circuits in the digital, analogue and high frequency domain, working with NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI).
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Job Description
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets.
In our Radar Validation team in Hamburg we are looking for a Senior Validation Engineer (f/m/d).
Your tasks:
• Contribute as member of a young and dynamic team to perform Radar SoC validation, i.e. analyzing CMOS circuit performance in digital, analogue and high frequency domain
• Support customer design-in efforts and customer complaints
• Translate requirements into clear test specifications and implement them in lab test programs
• Support next generation Radar design perfection and specification by closing the loop from present SoC performance to potential improvements
• Help build and enhance automation frameworks for efficient validation software
• Work cross-functionally with Design and Verification teams to understand and analyze IC specifications and develop validation plan, execution and fast response on issue debug in lab environment
Your profile:
• M.Sc. degree or PhD (preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar
• Min. of 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Knowledge and experience of SW and HW debugging
• Solid understanding of radar systems
• Knowledge of mmWave high-frequency / RF technologies
• Programming experience in Labview, Matlab, and Python for lab automation and also data analysis
• Laboratory measurement experience
• Interest in mentoring or supporting team members and sharing knowledge within the team
• Understanding of IC design fundamentals
• Fundamentals of semiconductor technology (wafer manufacturing, assembly and/or test technology)
• Curiosity and motivation to learn and grow within an evolving and innovative field
• Interest in developing long-term technical expertise and gradually expanding responsibilities beyond individual contribution
• Structured problem-solving approach & analytical skills, creativity and flexibility
• Data-informed and quality-oriented mindset
• Proactive approach with a collaborative mindset to drive improvements and innovation, challenging the status quo
• Strong communication skills and quality mindset
• Fluent in English
Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.
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