Working Student (f/m/d) Digital Physical Design

Location: Dresden

Time Type: Part time

Job Description

Are you interested in digital hardware design, semiconductor technology, and the growing role of AI in engineering? At NXP, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional semiconductor development environment and work alongside experienced engineers on real-world design and verification challenges.

As a Working Student (f/m/d), you will support our engineering teams in digital design and verification activities while also exploring how Python, automation, and AI-assisted workflows can make engineering processes more efficient.

What you will do

• Support digital design and verification activities for advanced semiconductor products.
• Contribute to engineering automation, data processing, and productivity tools using Python.
• Explore and apply AI-assisted workflows to improve engineering efficiency.
• Assist with simulations, design checks, debugging, and documentation under guidance from experienced engineers.
• Collaborate with digital design, verification, and validation teams across the development cycle.

What we are looking for

• Student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, AI/Data Science, or a related field.
• Solid Python programming skills and confidence working in a Linux environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• Interest in digital hardware design, verification, and semiconductor technology.
• Self-driven, curious, and motivated to learn from experienced engineers in a professional development environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI/LLMs or engineering automation projects.
• Basic knowledge of FPGA development, SystemVerilog, or VHDL.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative software development.
• Experience with data analytics, scripting, or workflow automation.
• Personal or academic projects related to digital hardware, embedded systems, or semiconductor design.

What NXP Offers

• An attractive hourly wage of €19.40
• 30 vacation days per year
• Flexible working hours
• The possibility to work in a hybrid setup
• Networking initiatives and Employee Resource Groups such as Young Community, No eXtra Planet, NXP Equal, Women in NXP, and more, fostering both professional and personal exchange

Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.

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