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# Senior System Security Architect

- **Company:** NXP Semiconductors
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Embedded Software, Smart Devices, Trusted Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840612240-senior-system-security-architect-mfd

## About the Role

* A Master's degree or a PhD, ideally in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
 * Solid experience in designing or developing secure systems (embedded systems or complete solutions preferred)
 + Experience with building products for robotics solutions, e-mobility, home and building automation, or healthcare is a strong plus
 * A solid understanding of embedded software design principles
 * Strong communication skills, able to translate complex architectural ideas to stakeholders with different technical backgrounds

At NXP, your ideas will help secure the technologies shaping tomorrow - smart devices, industrial systems, and more. You'll work with world-class experts, influence strategic architecture decisions, and contribute to solutions deployed across global markets.

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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