Field Application Engineer – Radar System

NXP Semiconductors

Field Application Engineer specializing in 77GHz Radar systems architecture and customer design support. Working with NXP's Global Sales team delivering innovative AI technologies to customers.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FlashRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide pre-sales technical leadership in 77GHz Radar systems architecture, silicon selection, bring-up, and protocol stack integration
Support customers in their design of radar systems including high end MPUs
Design support through schematic and PCB reviews, bench bring-up, debugging, tracing, root-cause analysis, and customer troubleshooting
Deliver on-site and remote proof-of-concept builds using NXP evaluation kits
Lead technical training—webinars, workshops, and internal alignment sessions
Oversee project coordination across stakeholders, manage timelines, and document deliverables.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
3+ years working with RTOS with ARM cores, proficient in C embedded development, and IDE tools
Core understanding of ADAS applications including perception, sensor fusion, classification, path planning
Able to autonomously work on-site at customers
Bring up customer HW (radar sensor) and associated software integration
Work with MCU and MPU debug and tracing tools such as Lauterbach
Ability to debug interfaces such as but not limited to: Boot from flash (QSPI), MIPI CSI, Ethernet and DDR
Working with test tools such as oscilloscope, network analyzer, etc.
Strong troubleshooting skills with MPUs, MCUs, debugging and trace solutions like Lauterbach or similar
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Prior experience as a Field Application Engineer or similar customer-facing role
Ability to travel up to 50%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career Development Opportunities
Commitment to sustainability
Inclusivity programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Embedded DevelopmentDebuggingRoot-Cause AnalysisSchematic ReviewPCB ReviewProtocol Stack IntegrationCustomer TroubleshootingTechnical LeadershipProject CoordinationTechnical Training

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCustomer-Facing ExperienceAutonomous Work Ethic

Certifications

Bachelor’s or Master's in Computer EngineeringComputer Science