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# Principal System Engineer

- **Company:** NXP
- **Location:** Caen, France
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Firmware, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, System-level Testing, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://fr.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3c89f9973fb91519

## About the Role

Do you have experience in System design?, Do you have a Master's degree?, The preferred candidate is mid level experienced system engineer with prior work expertise in system engineering, modeling, performance study, etc, * Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

 * 12+ years of experience in system engineering, with a strong focus on embedded systems and semiconductor product development.
 * Excellent written, oral and presentation capability
 * Individual contributor but works closely with team members from diverse cultures and geographies
 * Strong expertise in programming and modeling - C, C++, MATLAB, Python,
 * Sold experience in wireless communication system design, or control system design, DC-DC modeling and performance analysis, jitter modeling
 * Worked in product specification and development in analog-mixed signal domain

## Description

NXP Semiconductors France is seeking a Principal System Engineer to lead the architectural definition, design, and implementation of complex embedded systems, ensuring cutting-edge performance and reliability for our next-generation semiconductor products., * Lead the system-level architecture definition and design for new semiconductor products, encompassing hardware, software, and firmware aspects.

 * Conduct detailed system analysis, requirements gathering, and specification development, translating product requirements into technical solutions.
 * Perform feasibility studies, trade-off analyses, and risk assessments for proposed system architectures.
 * Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and verification teams to ensure seamless integration and validation of system components.
 * Develop and implement system-level test plans and strategies to ensure robust functionality and performance.
 * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
 * Act as a key technical interface with customers, understanding their needs and translating them into technical requirements and solutions.
 * Drive continuous improvement in system engineering processes and methodologies.Contribute to intellectual property generation through patent disclosures and technical publications.


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