Principal System Engineer

Leuven, BEFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead architectural definition, design, and implementation of complex embedded systems for next-generation semiconductor products.

Role type

Principal System Engineer (Semiconductor/Embedded Systems)

Builds

Next-generation semiconductor products (hardware, software, firmware)

Domain

Semiconductor industry + Embedded Systems

Required skills

System-level architecture design, Embedded systems design, Wired/wireless communication system design, Interface specifications (USB, MIPI, I3C, I2C, UART, SPI, GPIO), Digital design fundamentals, RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog), Scripting (Python, C, C++, MATLAB), FPGA-based Pre-Silicon validation

Preferred skills

ARM/RISC-V core architecture, Patent disclosures, Standardization activities

Responsibilities

Lead system-level architecture definition and design, Prepare technical documentation (specs, datasheets, white papers), Collaborate with hardware/software/verification teams, Develop system-level test plans and strategies, Perform competition benchmarking and trade-off assessment

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC

About nxp

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.