USB & USB PD System and Application Engineer

Job Title: System Applications Engineer

Location: This position is located in Chandler, AZ or San Jose, CA. It is a hybrid role with 3 days in office and 2 days work from home weekly. This position is NOT open to 100% remote.

Job Responsibility:

• Provide system‑level application support for products implementing USB 2.0/3.x/4, USB Type‑C, USB Power Delivery, and DisplayPort (DP and DP Alt Mode).
• Act as a technical interface for customers, supporting design‑in activities, architectural discussions, schematic reviews, and system bring‑up.
• Debug and resolve system‑level issues related to signal integrity, power delivery negotiation, interoperability, firmware interaction, and standards compliance.
• Support USB Type‑C and Power Delivery architectures, including Source/Sink, DRP, PPS, EPR, cable considerations, and protection schemes.
• Support DisplayPort and DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB‑C, including link training, MST, HPD behavior, AUX channel operation, and interoperability.
• Collaborate with internal teams (silicon design, firmware, validation, and marketing) to develop reference designs, application notes, and customer documentation.
• Participate in USB‑IF and VESA compliance and interoperability testing; analyze failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations, training sessions, and customer demonstrations.
• Provide system‑level application feedback and customer insights to support future product improvements and definition.

Job Qualification:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in system applications engineering, hardware design, validation, or customer‑facing technical roles.
• Hands‑on experience with USB, USB‑C, USB Power Delivery, and DisplayPort technologies.
• Experience with system bring‑up, board‑level debugging, and hardware‑software interaction.
• Solid understanding of high‑speed interfaces, power delivery architectures, and compliance requirements.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and customer support skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional and globally distributed teams.

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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.