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Field Application Engineer – Wireless Networks
full-timeUnited States

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United States

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full-time

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About this role

What to Expect

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated, experienced engineer to join our FAE team! Join us to support deployment of industry-leading Wireless technology, covering Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread and more into next-generation products—spanning consumer electronics, IoT, automotive and industrial systems. You will join a collaborative, passionate team that values creativity, open communication, and having fun while solving tough problems together developing leading-edge software & hardware solutions.

Your Role

  • Provide pre-sales technical leadership in wireless systems architecture, silicon selection, bring-up, and protocol stack integration.

  • Support and optimize LINUX, Android and embedded in C/C++, including Zephyr, FreeRTOS and more.

  • Perform RF validation, wireless coexistence testing, protocol-compliance verification, and performance tuning.

  • Offer design support through schematic and PCB reviews, bench bring-up, debugging, root-cause analysis, and customer troubleshooting.

  • Deliver on-site and remote proof-of-concept builds using evaluation kits.

  • Lead technical training—webinars, workshops, and internal alignment sessions.

  • Oversee project coordination across stakeholders, manage timelines, and document deliverables.

Core Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.

  • 3+ years in embedded systems development or application support with microcontroller or SoC platforms.

  • Proficient in C/C++ firmware development, and IDE tools.

  • Working knowledge of hardware interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C, SDIO, USB, PCIe and Ethernet.

  • Basic understanding of wireless networking technologies: Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth SIG stack), Thread and Matter.

  • Strong troubleshooting skills with schematic review, signal analysis, and lab tools.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Ability to travel up to 50%.

Specialty & Bonus Skills

  • Experience in wireless RF validation, regulatory certification, and protocol stack integration.

  • Familiarity with ARM Cortex MCUs/SoCs and RTOS platforms (FreeRTOS, Zephyr).

  • Embedded Software experience (kernel, u-boot, user-space).

  • Hands-on proficiency with oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, protocol analyzers.

  • Prior experience as a Field Application Engineer or similar customer-facing role.

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.

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Tech stack
Wireless Systems Architecture,Silicon Selection,Protocol Stack Integration,LINUX,Android,Embedded C/C++,RF Validation,Wireless Coexistence Testing,Debugging,Root-Cause Analysis,Schematic Review,Signal Analysis,Technical Training,Project Coordination,Troubleshooting

About NXP Semiconductors

We anticipate tomorrow’s needs—navigating a changing world by bringing together technology's brightest minds to build game-changing solutions that propel us forward.
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP's "Brighter Together" approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024. Find out more at www.nxp.com.

Career Development Opportunities : Bright Minds. Bright Futures.
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.

Commitment At NXP.
We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.

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Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing
Founding Year: 2006

What you'll do

  • Provide pre-sales technical leadership in wireless systems architecture and support deployment of wireless technology. Deliver on-site and remote proof-of-concept builds and lead technical training sessions.

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What does a Field Application Engineer – Wireless Networks do at NXP Semiconductors?

As a Field Application Engineer – Wireless Networks at NXP Semiconductors, you will: provide pre-sales technical leadership in wireless systems architecture and support deployment of wireless technology. Deliver on-site and remote proof-of-concept builds and lead technical training sessions..

Why join NXP Semiconductors as a Field Application Engineer – Wireless Networks?

NXP Semiconductors is a leading Semiconductor Manufacturing company.

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