Field Application Engineer – Robotics Networking
Core
Provide technical leadership and design support for deploying NXP networking solutions (Ethernet, SerDes, TSN, EtherCAT) into autonomous mobile robots, drones, and humanoid platforms.
Role type
Senior Field Application Engineer (Robotics Networking)
Builds
Next-generation in-robot network topologies, proof-of-concept builds, and integrated hardware/software solutions for robotics platforms.
Domain
Robotics, Industrial Automation, High-Speed Networking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
C/C++ firmware development, Embedded systems architecture, Ethernet switch/PHY configuration, Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) technologies, SerDes interfaces, TSN and EtherCAT protocols, Power-over-Dataline (PoDL) and PoE architectures, Schematic and PCB review, Signal integrity analysis, Functional safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 13849), Cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443), Root-cause analysis, Lab troubleshooting with oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers
Preferred skills
CAN networking (CAN FD, CAN XL), ARM Cortex MCUs/SoCs, RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, NuttX), Embedded Linux (kernel, switchdev), ROS/ROS 2 middleware, PCB layout optimization for EMC/EMI
Technologies
NXP Ethernet switches, PHYs, SerDes, ARM Cortex, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, NuttX, Embedded Linux, ROS, ROS 2, TSN, EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CAN FD, CAN XL
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership to sales teams and customers on networking architecture and product selection; Architect and support next-generation in-robot network topologies including zonal/microzonal architectures and Single-Pair Ethernet; Offer design support through schematic/PCB reviews, bench bring-up, and debugging; Troubleshoot complex issues in the lab using oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers; Perform validation and performance tuning for deterministic real-time Ethernet interfaces; Deliver on-site and remote proof-of-concept builds for AMR, drone, and humanoid use cases; Lead technical training and project coordination across customers and partners
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership