[Remote] Systems Design Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, and they are seeking a Systems Design Engineer to drive the technical vision for the Semiconductor Validation Mixed Signal space. The role involves guiding architectural requirements, influencing product roadmaps, and leading discussions on future system needs with customers.
Responsibilities
- Deep working knowledge of NI modular instruments and their implications on system architecture to influence NI roadmap decisions
- Strong understanding of NI’s PXI modular hardware, with additional emphasis on product families like the PXIe-41xx, PXIe-51xx, and PXIe-657x and how they are best used in a lab validation environment
- Strong software background focused on instrumentation control and data analysis, with hands‑on experience in T&M tools (LabVIEW, Python, C#, Instrument Studio, TestStand) and NI drivers (DC‑Power, NI‑Digital, NI‑Scope), enabling scalable and maintainable automated test system architectures
- Advises business and R&D on technical trade-off decisions. Able to influence based on technical facts, while capable of working closely with Business Managers for business details. Business acumen is a plus
- Leads customer discussions on future system needs, trends, and technical exchanges that guide NI’s roadmap. Able to explain hard topics in simple terms and in customer context
- Able to assess initial technical feasibility to ensure practicality of strategies
- Able to do context switching to do system consulting for customer opportunities
- Familiar with one or multiple digital standards and their test specifications like MIPI, I2C, SWI3S, etc
- Experience in DUT communication and protocol validation
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field
- 12+ years of experience developing, automating or architecting test systems in a verification or validation laboratory
- Deep working knowledge of NI modular instruments and their implications on system architecture to influence NI roadmap decisions
- Strong understanding of NI's PXI modular hardware, with additional emphasis on product families like the PXIe-41xx, PXIe-51xx, and PXIe-657x and how they are best used in a lab validation environment
- Strong software background focused on instrumentation control and data analysis, with hands‑on experience in T&M tools (LabVIEW, Python, C#, Instrument Studio, TestStand) and NI drivers (DC‑Power, NI‑Digital, NI‑Scope), enabling scalable and maintainable automated test system architectures
- Advises business and R&D on technical trade-off decisions. Able to influence based on technical facts, while capable of working closely with Business Managers for business details
- Leads customer discussions on future system needs, trends, and technical exchanges that guide NI's roadmap. Able to explain hard topics in simple terms and in customer context
- Able to assess initial technical feasibility to ensure practicality of strategies
- Able to do context switching to do system consulting for customer opportunities
- Familiar with one or multiple digital standards and their test specifications like MIPI, I2C, SWI3S, etc
- Experience in DUT communication and protocol validation
- Strong documentation, communication, and problem solving skills
- Expert in many Mixed Signal products from NI, including the achievable capabilities when bringing products together to create a system
Benefits
- We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee resource groups
- Recognition
- Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave
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