System IC Architect – Advanced Power Systems
NXP Semiconductors
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose • California • United States
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About the role
- Own System IC Architecture, to define product concepts and specifications for power semiconductor modules and System-in-Package (SiP) solutions
- Develop and maintain long-term product and technology roadmaps in collaboration with product line leaders and R&D teams
- Translate customer requirements into innovative packaging and power management solutions
- Partner with system solution architects and IC product architects to ensure solutions meet stringent performance, efficiency, space, and cost targets
- Lead integration of ICs and power semiconductors into advanced packages and systems
- Analyze customer-specific needs to deliver optimized power efficiency and thermal management strategies for enhanced reliability
- Collaborate with system, modeling, design, packaging and manufacturing engineering teams to validate and optimize high-performance compute Power designs
- Provide strategic insights on state-of-the-art power management technologies and benchmark readiness
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Ph.D. preferred)
- 15+ years of experience in power semiconductors, packaging, and system-level integration
- Expertise in System-in-Package (SiP) integration
- Proven track record in product definition through revenue realization
- Strong expertise in thermal management, electrical performance, and advanced reliability
- Proficiency in circuit simulation tools (e.g., Cadence Spectre, PSPICE, HSPICE, Saber, Simetrix/Simplis, Verilog-AMS)
- Knowledge of PCB materials and stack-up
- Experience in Powering high performance compute SoC platforms, with automotive-grade standards highly valued
- Experience in systems developed according to Functional Safety standard is a plus (ISO26262 and/or IEC61508)
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, global teams and manage complex projects
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
System IC Architecturepower semiconductor modulesSystem-in-Package (SiP) solutionsthermal managementcircuit simulationPCB materialshigh performance compute SoC platformsproduct definitionpower management technologiesadvanced reliability
Soft Skills
lead cross-functional teamsmanage complex projectsexcellent communicationinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Master’s degree in Power ElectronicsMaster’s degree in Electrical EngineeringPh.D. in related fieldISO26262IEC61508