Product Definer (IO Aggregator)

Job Title

Locations available: San Diego and San Jose, California or Austin, Texas

This role sits in our Secure Connected Edge Business: our mission is to create first of its kind products that provide our customers transformational value. We're committed to deliver unique and fit-for-purpose solutions that satisfy the needs of security, connectivity, and cognition with scalability.

Candidate Responsibilities

• Identify new markets and emerging application trends to define innovative IO aggregator, IO hub and bridging solution roadmap
• Translate customer requirements to product specifications with compelling value proposition and competitive advantages. Actively engage with customers to gain deep understanding of their system and product requirements
• Conduct competitive technical analysis and benchmarking
• Collaborate with Cross functional team - Design & Test Engineers, Applications Engineers, Marketing to develop and launch new products on time
• Prepare technical documentation – product specifications, datasheets, white papers, presentations, application notes, and develop product demos that highlight the value proposition and advantages of IO Aggregator solutions
• Oversee the development of application reference circuits and demonstration boards
• Provide technical guidance and support for complex customer issues to secure design-ins
• Provide application support and technical training for key customers and field application engineers
• Collaborate with Product Marketing and Customer account teams - provide technical expertise, assist with customer engagements, and support marketing campaigns

Candidate Profile

15+ years of work experience in product definition, feature trade-off analysis, competition benchmarking, early customer engagements and architecture specification activities

• Solid knowledge of I3C, I2C, SPMI, SPI, JTAG, SWD, SDIO protocol specifications
• Knowledge of one or more high speed interfaces – PCIe, MIPI, USB3.2 and Displayport specifications
• Active participation and contribution to standardization efforts
• Strategic thinking to collaborate with partners and OEMs to arrive at innovative proposals and new architectures
• Good understanding of mobile, automotive and embedded/IOT system architectures
• Prior working experience with lab validation, test automation and handling of lab equipment such oscilloscopes, power meters, waveform generators, Saleae analyzers, etc. is desirable
• Prior knowledge of PCB design and simulation techniques, working knowledge of PCB materials and PCB stack-up
• Prior experience of developing models (IBIS, IBIS-AMI, System-C) is desired
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork skills, ability to work with cross-functional teams and can-do attitude

Education Qualification

• BSEE in Electronics/ Electrical Engineering, MSEE is desirable

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.