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Senior Validation Engineer (f/m/d)

NXP SemiconductorsHamburg17 Jul 2026
Visa-eligible · Fast-trackEnglish-firstFull-timesenior

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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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Visa & salary

ELIGIBLE
82500.0
annual gross · from listing
Blue Card threshold (shortage)€45,934.20
Meets Blue Card threshold
Shortage OccupationMangelberuf ✓

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