Graduate Digital Design Engineer

This vacancy is within theCompetence Center Crypto & Security (CCC&S) organisation. You will be part of a highly specialised digital design team focused onresearch and development of future security solutions, ranging from individual IP blocks to completesecure sub‑systems with strong end‑to‑end security.

The role

We are looking for ahighly motivated graduate to join ourDigital Design Team. In this role, you will work closely with and be mentored bySenior Engineers, gaining hands‑on experience in thedesign and verification of cryptographic algorithms and secure digital systems.

Graduates joining the team will benefit from astructured training programme and technical mentoring, designed to support your development and enable you to be successful in this role and beyond.

Key responsibilities

The responsibilities of this exciting and varied role include:

• WritingVerilog code to describe digital circuits
• Simulating digital designs usingstate‑of‑the‑art EDA tools
• Synthesising designs usingindustry‑standard tools and optimising forarea, power, and performance
• WritingSystemVerilog testbenches to verify functionality
• Working closely with senior team members throughout the full design and verification flow
• And more, as you grow and develop within the team

Required qualifications and experience

Successful candidates will have:

• AMaster’s or Honours degree inElectronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• An interest in, and basic understanding of,IC digital design
• Preferably some understanding ofmicrocontroller architecture and fundamental IC design concepts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Personal attributes

Furthermore, you should demonstrate:

• Stronganalytical and problem‑solving skills
• Apro‑active, motivated attitude with a willingness to learn
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Why CCC&S?

CCC&S plays a central role in deliveringbest‑in‑class cryptographic and security solutions across NXP products, from IP to full subsystems, with strong links tocertification, product security architecture, and future technologies. Joining the team gives you exposure toreal‑world secure silicon development in a globally recognised security organisation

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