Our Department

System Validation is developing and executing system level test cases that are as close as possible to how customers are using our automotive products. This includes software features, hardware features and (most important) the combination of both.

We are looking for your support in design and implementation of software setups, hardware setups and test cases for high-end automotive products supporting UWB and NFC solutions as well as Secure Elements and secure Java Card applications.

Your Scope of Responsibilities:

You will be integrated in a team of software and hardware experts and work together with them on testing our products. Your responsibilities will be:

• Definition and implementation of HW Setups and Lab Environments

• Definition and implementation of new features of test frameworks

• Definition and implementation of system test cases, test firmware and test drivers

• Execution and automation of system test cases. Support of hardware and software experts while debugging identified issues.

• Creation of effort estimates for your own deliverables

• Contribution to risk-assessment based selection of test strategies

• Documentation and presentation of own results

Your Profile:

• Approximately 5 years of previous work experience in embedded software development, software test or system validation in the semiconductor industry

• Strong interest in testing complex systems

• Embedded firmware development (of test-applications) in C

• Willingness to work with lab and measurement instruments, evaluation boards and related hardware equipment

• Experience in C# and/or python

• Knowledge of UWB technology is beneficial, but not a must-have

• Highly independent working style

• Good English writing and speaking skills

• Good communication skills to align with peers and architects

• Curiosity and enjoying thinking outside the box

At NXP in Austria, we are proud to have received the Leading Employer Award for the 5th time in a row in 2023 which is presented exclusively only to the top 1% of employers in Austria. NXP Austria is also officially certified as a family-friendly employer and received the EqualitA label by the Austrian Ministry for Labour and Economy.

For more information visit our Career Website or our NXP Austria Website and follow us on social : LinkedIn , Facebook (Global), Facebook (Austria) and Twitter .

What can you expect?

Contract : This is a fulltime position with a permanent contract.

Benefits : Besides a competitive salary, you will be eligible for our bonus plan and receive digital 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 home office 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 V. Your individual expectations and experience will be considered in the application process.