Systems Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Posted:
1/22/2026, 5:24:57 AM

Location(s):
Austin, Texas, United States ⋅ Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
IT & Security ⋅ Software Engineering

Business Unit Description

NXP’s Security & Connectivity business unit offers best-in-class security, contactless performance and the most complete solutions to produce unmatched mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.

Department Description                          

Be part of the Microcontroller Systems Engineering Team based in Austin, Texas, responsible for supporting i.MX processors.

Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations

You will report to the i.MX Systems Engineering Manager in Austin, Texas USA. Working as a system applications engineer, you will be paired with a senior team member to create a project showcasing the capabilities of the latest i.MX processor in the area of multimedia or machine learning or others. You will collaborate with local team members as well as Designers, Software Developers, and other engineers from around the globe. You will be responsible for managing your project from Conception to Planning to Execution to Final Product, culminating with a presentation to the leadership team showing off your hard work.

In addition you will contribute to the development of firmware, demos and all materials enhancing our product offering to our customers:

  • build application / demos / drivers porting or development on innovative multimedia, connectivity, infotainment with the i.MX processor family.
  • build innovative functions or use case demonstrators in all applications fields: video, machine learning…
  • perform technical feasibility studies on key functions
  • build reference designs in various strategic domains, application notes and white papers writing.
  • review Reference Manuals and Data Sheets and contribute to Developer guides and "Ease-of-use"

Specific Knowledge/Skills

  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Must have completed freshman level coursework or greater.
  • Must have a strong level of proficiency in the C language

The ideal candidate will also have experience in one or more of the following:

  • Experience with embedded Systems on Chip, especially the ARM Cortex architecture.
  • Embedded software development and debug experience including one of more of the following: Linux, Android, kernel modules and device drivers
  • Experience with embedded software development and debug
  • Familiarity with multimedia and graphics technologies is a plus (OpenGL, 3D graphics, video decode, GStreamer)
  • Technical writing skills for creating application notes, white papers, and user’s guides / reference manuals.

More information about NXP in the United States...

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.

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