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About the role
We are looking for a Senior Principal System Engineer within BG IC Solutions, based at Nexperia’s headquarters in Nijmegen. In this role, you will act as the global technical authority defining the next generation of Signal Chain Products.
You will lead the development of innovative, cost-effective, and highly robust solutions targeting Automotive, Industrial, and High-Density Consumer/Enterprise markets, operating at the intersection of R&D, Marketing, and key Tier-1 customers. You will translate complex interface challenges into scalable, high-volume silicon solutions.
What you will do
Define system architecture for voltage translators and signal chain interface products, ensuring robust performance across use cases and environments
Identify emerging market trends and translate them into new product opportunities and long-term roadmap directions
Translate customer requirements into clear and actionable technical specifications
Collaborate with design, verification, and test teams on power, area, and cost trade-offs
Drive system-level optimization, risk management, and technical decision-making
Evaluate prototype silicon to ensure performance compliance with system requirements
Develop technical documentation, including datasheets, application notes, and user guides
Provide system-level customer support, including schematic review, layout guidance, and debugging support
Act as the primary technical interface for key customers and field teams
Lead technical reviews to ensure quality and timely delivery of results
Partner with foundries and NPI teams to select optimal process technologies, balancing performance and cost
What you will need
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
10–15 years of experience in system-level semiconductor design, ideally in analog/mixed-signal or interface products
Strong ability to translate customer and market needs into robust, manufacturable technical solutions
Deep understanding of system-level trade-offs, including performance, cost, power, and implementation constraints
Experience working in global, cross-functional environments as a technical interface between engineering, marketing, and customers
Hands-on experience with silicon bring-up, validation, characterization, and lab-based system debugging
Strong analytical mindset with structured problem-solving skills and ability to drive technical decisions in complex environments
Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, or guiding technical direction in project settings
Preferred:
Experience in Automotive, Industrial, or High-Volume Consumer Electronics applications
Knowledge of high-speed board design, signal integrity, and transmission line behavior
Familiarity with simulation and analysis tools such as ADS, SPICE, or equivalent
Understanding of communication interfaces such as I2C, I3C, SPI, etc.
Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.
D&I Statement
As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.
In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.
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