NXP

USB & USB PD System Application Engineer

In short

This role provides system-level application support and customer-facing technical engineering for USB 2.0/3.x/4, USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery, and DisplayPort technologies at a semiconductor company. The job involves debugging signal integrity and power delivery issues, supporting design-in activities, participating in USB-IF and VESA compliance testing, and collaborating with silicon design, firmware, and validation teams. It requires 3–5 years of hands-on experience with USB-C, Power Delivery, and DisplayPort, plus strong board-level debugging and customer support skills. Onsite work in Chandler, AZ is required.

Job Title: System Applications Engineer
Location: This position is located in Chandler, AZ
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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