Technical Sales & Applications Program (TSAP) – Field Application Engineer, Entry Level

What You'll Do

• Provide technical leadership to sales teams and customers covering NXP portfolio.
• Ex – MCU/MPU selection, bring-up, and software stack integration.
• Lead proof of concept development, product evaluations, debug activities, integration efforts, lab validation and basic system-level troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, current/voltage probes, power analyzers, and software debug/trace tools.
• Design support through schematic and PCB reviews Prepare and deliver technical presentations, demonstrations and training materials with guidance from senior engineers Collaborate with sales, marketing, product management and engineering teams to communicate customer needs and support business opportunities Drive enablement initiatives by communicating customer feedback, identifying gaps in collateral, and partnering with product lines to improve tools, software, and documentation Represent NXP technology at customer meetings, workshops, partner and industry activities Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related technical field Graduate in past 24 months or upcoming graduate Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher Passion for electronics, and embedded MCU/MPU software for robotics applications, including real-time control, motor control, sensor integration, edge AI, and Linux- or RTOS-based system development Foundational understanding of analog and digital circuits, embedded systems, microcontrollers, processors, semiconductor applications, and software development skills in C, C++, Python, or similar languages Familiarity with embedded debugging and development environments, including IDEs, SDKs, evaluation boards, and common lab tools Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to learn new technologies quickly Good written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to explain technical concepts to different audiences Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional, and customer-focused environment Self-motivated, curious, and eager to develop both technical expertise and business acumen Experience presenting technical work through class projects, internships, research, competitions, or student organizations Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, or campus involvement through engineering teams, competitions, or technical societies Internship, co-op, or project experience in applications engineering, design engineering, embedded software, technical sales, or customer support Willingness to relocate to Austin and travel primarily within the North America Bonus Skills (Nice to Have) Familiarity with ARM-based embedded systems, RTOS basics, or Linux embedded development.
• Exposure to embedded software development or debugging through academic or hands-on projects Exposure to robotics software, motion control, or sensor integration concepts.
• Familiarity with common embedded communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, or Ethernet Exposure to basic real-time control or motor-control concepts Exposure to sensing, perception, or sensor-fusion concepts for robotics or edge systems Familiarity with edge AI or embedded ML Awareness of embedded security, safety, and reliability concepts Anticipated hire date: Q2 2027 More information about NXP in the United States...
• NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
• In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. #LI-e41b