Sr. Field Application Engineer-Auto MPU

The Automotive MPU CAS role is a customer-facing technical position focused on enabling NXP’s advanced MPU platforms (S32G, S32N series) in automotive applications. It bridges design-in support, system-level consulting, and ensuring successful deployment of software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures.

Must Have

• Provide technical assistance for NXP Automotive MPU platforms.
• Guide customers through hardware/software integration.
• Advise on zonal gateway architectures and SDV programs.
• Deliver technical presentations, demos, and training.
• Assist with boot configuration, DDR setup, and multi-core initialization.
• Validate AUTOSAR/Linux stacks, hypervisors, and real-time drivers.
• Follow escalation procedures for technical issues.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in EE, CE, CS, or related field.
• 3+ years in embedded software development, automotive preferred.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Experience with real-time operating systems.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols.
• Experience with microcontrollers/microprocessors.
• Proficiency with debugging tools.
• Understanding of SDLC and version control systems.
• Strong English communication skills.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of automotive functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) is a plus.

Job Summary

The Automotive MPU CAS role is a customer-facing technical position focused on enabling NXP’s advanced MPU platforms (S32G, S32N series) in automotive applications. It bridges design-in support, system-level consulting, and ensuring successful deployment of software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures.

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Job Responsibilities

• Customer Application Support

Provide technical assistance to OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and partners for NXP Automotive MPU platforms (S32G, S32N series).

• Design-In Enablement

Guide customers through hardware/software integration, including Ethernet TSN, CAN FD, FlexRay, and security engines (HSE, XRDC).

• System-Level Consulting

Advise on zonal gateway architectures, virtualization, and ECU consolidation strategies for SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) programs.

• Pre- & Post-Sales Technical Engagement

Deliver technical presentations, demos, PoC evaluations, application notes, and training materials.

• Development & Debug Support

Assist with boot configuration, DDR setup, multi-core initialization, and validate AUTOSAR/Linux stacks, hypervisors, and real-time drivers.

• Escalation & Issue Management

Follow structured escalation procedures for unresolved technical issues, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction.

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Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience (+3 years) in embedded software development, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, QNX, AUTOSAR OS).
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay).
• Experience with microcontrollers/microprocessors, including architecture understanding and peripheral interaction.
• Proficiency with debugging tools (e.g., JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• Knowledge of automotive functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) is a plus.

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