Senior System Hardware Engineer - MPU

CZ61 NXP Semiconductors Czech Republic s.r.o.

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Shanghai (Pudong) Until 8/21/2026 7+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted May 25, 2026 Last posted May 25, 2026
Job description

Responsibilities 

  • Lead system engineering activities for new product introduction (NPI), including SoC definition, hardware system design, PISI, bring-up, debugging, validation, technical documentation, reference schematic/layout design, and application note preparation. 
  • Own and drive cost effective reference platform design. 
  • Provide customer support and technical enablement, including training, demo/prototype bring-up, onsite troubleshooting, technical presentations and workshops. 
  • Manage and deliver multiple NPI and customer projects in parallel under aggressive schedules. 

Requirements 

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 7+ years hardware board design experience. 
  • Independent experience in system board design with Cortex-A5x/A7x. 
  • Independent design experience with PMICDC-DCLDO power systems. 
  • Strong PCB layout expertise including material selection, dielectric/stackup, SI/PI principles, and HDI high speed layout. 
  • Hands on experience with signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis. 
  • Familiarity with PCBA manufacturing processes including DFM, EMI/ESD, thermal design, and testing. 
  • Proficient in high-speed interface design and validation: DDR, LPDDR4, LPDDR5/5x, eMMC, QSPI, PCIe4.0, USB3.0 (with/without PD), Ethernet, etc. 
  • Skilled at Cadence OrCAD / Allegro. 
  • Experience with EMI/EMC compliance is a plus. 
  • Understanding SI theory; familiarity with Cadence Sigrity, HyperLynx or similar simulation tools is a plus. 
  • Familiar with diagnostic tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, etc. 
  • Strong communication skills in both English and Chinese. 
  • Demonstrated ability to drive technical issues to close. 
  • Detail oriented, patient, responsible, with strong initiative and willingness to learn. 
  • Capable of working under very tight project schedules. 
  • Strong teamwork and independent work capability. 
  • Excellent presentation skills. 
  • Experience in embedded software is preferred. 
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office, Visio, PowerPoint. 


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About this role

Summary

Lead hardware system design, validation, customer support, manage multiple NPI projects, and ensure technical excellence.

Job title

Senior System Hardware Engineer - MPU

Experience level

7+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Shanghai (Pudong), on-site, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electrical engineeringsystem board designCortex-A5x/A7xPMICDC-DCLDOPCB layoutSIPIPCBADDRLPDDR4LPDDR5/5xeMMCQSPIPCIe4.0USB3.0EthernetCadence OrCADAllegrologic analyzersoscilloscopesprotocol analyzersEnglishChinese

Preferred skills

EMI/EMC complianceCadence SigrityHyperLynxembedded softwareMicrosoft OfficeVisioPowerPoint

Specializations

system engineeringhardware designsignal integritypower systemshigh-speed interfaces
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site