Internship - Optimized Pulse Based RF Link

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Become part of a dynamic team that focus on System-level Innovation for Automotive Applications. Your role is to Optimized Pulse Based RF link on FPGA. There is a lot of room for new ideas and innovations, and you will be supported to have a continuous focus on development, coaching and creating a supportive environment for your team.

Your Team

The System Innovations Automotive team is part of the Central Technology Office (CTO) at NXP. We focus on system-level innovation for automotive applications such as highly automated and safe driving, audio, radar systems, in-vehicle networking, artificial intelligence, battery management systems, and mobile robotics. We offer several exciting innovation projects where we welcome the participation of interns and graduation students (both BSc and MSc). The System Innovations Automotive is actively engaged in a diverse range of cutting-edge automotive and mobility-related innovation projects, including:

• Automotive Radar Applications
  Development of advanced car radar systems operating above 60 GHz.

• Robotics
  Exploration of autonomous and intelligent robotic systems.

• Automotive Concepts & Demonstrations
  Including the use of a demo vehicle (VW ID.4) for showcasing innovations at events and trade shows.

• Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Applications
  Enabling precise localization and secure communication.

• Wireless Connectivity
  Innovations in automotive-grade wireless communication technologies.

• Standardization Efforts
  Contributing to industry standards and interoperability frameworks.

• Electrification Technologies

• Battery Management Systems (BMS).

• Impedance Spectroscopy for battery diagnostics.

• Second-Life Applications for sustainable energy reuse.

The electrification group of System Innovations Automotive is concerned with (new) applications of NXP IC’s in automotive systems for electrification that are related to: drivetrain, battery (energy storage), power conversion, energy management, etc.).

• The electrification group is involved in (i) research on new electrification topics (such as Impedance Spectroscopy and optimization of electrification architectures), (ii) development of (partial) system protypes, and, (iii) support of the NXP businesses (knowledge transfer).

• Current projects running in Electrification Domain concern: battery management, (car) energy management & the cloud (security), battery energy storage systems (BESS), wireless BMS, reconfigurable batteries, 48V power supply networks and impedance spectroscopy. 

Your Responsibilities

UltraWideBand (UWB) has been proven to be a robust communication technology that is perfectly suited for short distance communication in, e.g., battery packs and space-satellite applications. The basics of UWB communications is the UWB pulse, for example as specified in the 802.15.4z communications standard. The UWB pulse is the basic element of an UWB message and for test, debug and RF performance evaluation there is a need for a programmable pulse generator that can generate a message (=a series of individual pulses). At this moment the following two options exist for message generation:

• Using a Rohde & Schwarz Signal Generator (e.g., SMW200A)

• Using a Xilinx RF-FPGA [7] with Python based development environment

Tasks Overview

• Explore & become acquainted with UWB communication technology.

• Evaluate target hardware options & selection/definition of the setup.

• Detailed analysis of pulse generation suited for the targeted setup (Gaussian pulse composition, filter response, …).

• Specification of the required message format(s) to be supported.

• Detail out of pulse-based message generation requirements.

• Design, Implement and test (a subset) of the requirements on selected hardware.

What’s in it for you

• A great opportunity to develop your skills (technical, soft skills, communication, etc.)

• Gaining experience in a multinational and diverse environment

• Possibility to become part of NXP’s Young Professional Talent Pool

• Working on real assignments which contribute to NXP’s objectives

Your Profile

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on student who is eager to work on real-world challenges in a high-tech environment. You are:

• HBO (higher education) Electronics/Embedded Systems

• Experience/Background in RF / wireless communications

• Ability to work independently

Duration 

This is a full-time internship (40 hours per week) with a duration of 6 months or longer. The assignment could also be suitable as a thesis/graduation project. Please note that to be considered for an internship/working student assignment, you need to be registered as a student during the entire period. This project will be carried out on-site at NXP Semiconductors on the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, due to the required high-intensity knowledge transfer and supervision, as well as the availability of specific hardware and software tools. Working in this project implies working in a stimulating, multidisciplinary environment at the forefront of technology, with knowledgeable colleagues, and an excellent infrastructure.

• Preferred start in Q3 or Q4 2025

• The assignment can be carried out as a graduation project or as part of a ‘stage’.

Creating Secure Connections and Infrastructure for a Smarter World

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) makes products and environments safer, more sustainable, and more secure with innovative connectivity and edge processing solutions for a smarter world. We are in the business of better. Not just better technologies, but better innovations to improve society. As the world leader in secure connectivity and processing solutions for embedded applications, NXP is solving the world’s most complex technology challenges to accelerate business innovation, enhance how we work, and advance how we live. If you are as excited about this opportunity as we are, we kindly invite you to apply. After a screening based on your profile you can be expected to have a video interview with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by business.

What Can You Expect?

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 provide you with a mix of learning through on-the-job experiences, learning from industries bests, and learning through education to help you develop your core and professional skills.

Our offices: The Netherlands is home to our global headquarters (Eindhoven) along with two additional sites (Nijmegen, Delft) and includes a diverse team of over 2000 employees with 51 different nationalities focused on R&D, manufacturing, product development, business operations, legal and sales.

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 video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare. 

And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. Join one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees in the Netherlands, such as our Christmas parties and International Walking Day. We have a YOUNG community that organizes a mix of social and professional events for our young professionals and an active Women in NXP. We also take time to give back to our communities by engaging young girls to learn about Technology during Girls Day or participating in several volunteering activities.
 

What’s Next?

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we kindly invite you to apply! If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them. Please contact, Chanchal Sharma, Talent Acquisition Specialist on chanchal.sharma_1@nxp.com

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