NXP C&S ( Connectivity & Security ) Business Line is looking for a Senior Digital Validation Engineer , based in our Gratkorn (Austria) R&D site.

This role is part of the Digital HW/So C (System on Chip) Development Unit, distributed over more NXP sites in Europe, America and Asia, that operates within the SET ( Secure Embedded Transactions ) Product Line to provide high demanding market-lead customers with secure payment and identification solutions for the Mobile, Infrastructure and Io T market areas.

“We create ecosystems that foster connectivity and security.“

The Digital NFC Modem Group based in Gratkorn is responsible to deliver very high quality solutions for NFC RF Communications. The Team is involved in all aspects of the Digital Design Flow, from Specifications to Tape-Out, including validation, production enablement and customer support.

A commitment to one-time delivery and strong focus on design quality is the foundation of all we do. If you are looking for a job in a fast-paced, multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment, where you will see the products you work on in people hands, we have a place for you!

Your responsibilities:

• Analyze system requirements and design specifications of the functional area of the So C under test assigned to you;
• Discuss together with the design and verification team a suitable validation strategy, the relative test-scenarios, required HW and SW, and the pass/fail criteria.
• Write tests specifications and get them reviewed by your team lead and the design team. Define an execution plan and estimate the effort of each step.
• Prepare the test environment, creating or updating new or existing test infrastructure, test-benches and validation configurations;
• Code and execute the planned test-cases and report the outcome;
• Interact with your peers, designers and architects for a quick analysis and resolution of all bugs found and support requests.
• Document the validation activity with a final report, including a Faults root-cause Analysis;
• Maintain and develop the validation environment across the different projects, proposing improvements to both the methodology, ways of working, team praxis and tool-chain;
• Keep yourself updated with latest validation methodology and tools by following courses, seminars, webinars and literature.

Your profile:

• University Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent;
• Proficient in lab instrumentation for analog and digital measurements. Experience in automated testing methodologies is a plus;
• Understanding of major RFID/NFC and similar industry Standards is a plus.
• Proficiency with programming languages used for validation testcases development: bash/tcsh, Python and C/C#;
• Knowledge of Centralized Version Control Systems (e.g. SVN, GIT, Clearcase);
• Very good spoken and written English skills.

Extra Qualifications (Plus)

• Familiarity with ASIC / So C design flow and process;
• Good knowledge of SW Engineering & Systems Development Lifecycle;
• Any qualification in testing methodologies and/or data analysis (e.g. Six-Sigma);
• Knowledge of Verilog and System Verilog languages (VHDL is a plus) and simulation tools;
• Knowledge of DSP Theory, Design and Verification techniques;
• Knowledge of Matlab and Simulink modeling environment.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Taking ownership and bringing to completion any assignment;
• Building an open, collaborative and stable relation with colleagues and stakeholders;
• Establishing routines and practices that support daily activities;
• Showing professionalism, perseverance and respect;
• Demonstrating flexibility and enthusiasm for the coming technical challenges.

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At NXP in Austria, we are proud to have received several external awards. The Leading Employer Award 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 , which is presented exclusively only to the top 1% of employers in Austria. Since 2022 we are allowed to call ourselves a family-friendly employer .
In 2023 NXP Austria was awarded with the ‘ Equalita ’ quality label - the seal of quality for in-house advancement of women in the workplace.


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What can you expect?
Contract: This is a fulltime OR parttime position (80%) with a permanent contract.
Benefits: Besides a competitive salary, you will be eligible for our bonus plan and receive lunch vouchers, a higher than average number of vacation days and the possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount.
We also have a work from home policy and many more benefits. In certain cases we also provide a relocation package and support for your move to Austria.
Development opportunities: We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.
Our office : NXP Graz/Gratkorn is based just outside of Graz, the city with the second highest population in Austria and the capital of the province Styria, with access to a highway, airport proximity and very good public transport connections to Graz.
From there, you can enjoy the variety of opportunities Styria has to offer – whether you prefer outdoor activities in the gorgeous alpine mountains or cultural activities and events in the city of Graz.
Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial phone or video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews.
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And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. We like to start our day with a free coffee and chat with a colleague in our social room and every day we offer fresh fruits for all employees. Join us at one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees such as our summer parties, Christmas parties and sports events like a tennis tournament or sledging. Due to our location right next to the river Mur you can also enjoy the beautiful cycling and running path in your break or before/after work, because we also offer welfare facilities.


NXP provides market competitive compensation according to the benchmarking of the electronic and semiconductor industry. Due to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act we are obligated to state the employment group of our applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) “Kollektivvertrag für Angestellte Gewerbe und Handwerk und in der Dienstleistung“, this position (fulltime) is graded in Employment Group IV after 2 employment group years. Your individual experiences and expectations will be considered in the application process. Moreover, we provide attractive benefits to our employees like home office, flexible working time, meal benefits and more.



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